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    Marvel Milestone Edition Avengers (1993) 1 CGC 9.6 SS Stan Lee

    Paper: White

    Signed by Stan Lee on 11/24/2013.

    Label #1235674002

    Starts Jun 24

    Reprints Avengers #1 (Jack Kirby art) Cover price $2.95.

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    Marvel Milestone Edition Avengers (1993) 4 VF- 7.5

    Starts Jun 24

    Reprints Avengers #4 (revival of Captain America); Jack Kirby art Cover price $2.95.

  • Item #60608009
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    Marvel Milestone Edition Fantastic Four (1991) 5 CGC 9.6 SS Stan Lee

    Paper: White

    Signed by Stan Lee on 02/23/2013.

    Label #1176965002

    Starts Jun 24

    Reprints Fantastic Four #5 (origin and 1st appearance of Doctor Doom); Jack Kirby art Cover price $2.95.

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    Marvel Milestone Edition X-Men (1991) 1A CGC 9.6 SS Stan Lee Kirby

    Paper: White

    Signed by Stan Lee on 04/25/2014.

    Label #1235674001

    Starts Jun 24

    1st Printing. Bright silver cover ink, printed on high-quality SLICK paper and the cover price is not inside a white box. Classic Jack Kirby art. Reprints Reprints X-Men 1 (1963). Cover price $2.95.

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    Marvel Milestones Venom and Hercules (2005) 0 VF+ 8.5

    Starts Jun 24

    Reprints 1st Appearance of Venom from Secret Wars #8. Written by JIM SHOOTER & STAN LEE Penciled by MIKE ZECK & STEVE DITKO Cover by MIKE ZECK. Celebrating 65 years of titanic tomes from the House of Ideas, MARVEL MILESTONES makes its triumphant return to the comics scene! Experience the highs, lows and in-betweens of Marvel's finest ? monthly -- in full color! This issue: In time for TOXIN #1, there comes a costume! It's the first appearance of Venom, as Spider-Man's new symbiotic black costume, from SECRET WARS #8! Plus: The first appearance of Hercules from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY ANNUAL #1! 48 PGS./All Ages...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #58157563
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    Published Apr 1972 by Marvel.

    Marvel Premiere (1972) 1 CGC 7.0

    1st app. Warlock

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #3967993023

    Starts Jul 6

    Origin of Warlock and Counter-Earth in "And Men Shall Call Him Warlock!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. This is the first appearance of Warlock, who was previously the character "Him" in Fantastic Four (see issues 66 and 67) and Thor (issues 165, 166) comics. High Evolutionary guest stars. Brief appearances by the Hulk and Thor. Kane/Adkins cover. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #59944220
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    Published May 1972 by Marvel.

    Marvel Premiere (1972) 2 CGC 9.4

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4098844004

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    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Hounds of Helios," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins; Warlock lands on the High Evolutionary's Counter-Earth with his memory lost but recalls being called Warlock, so Ellie Roberts gives him a first name, Adam. Untitled Yellow Claw story, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby; 4 page reprint starring S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Jimmy Woo, Suwan and the dread Yellow Claw; Reprinted from Yellow Claw #2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #61122358
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    Published Apr 1979 by Marvel.

    Marvel Premiere (1972) 47 VF 8.0

    1st Scott Lang as Ant Man

    Includes Twin Cities Pedigree certificate of authenticity.

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Bob Layton. First Scott Lang as Ant-Man in "To Steal An Ant-Man!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finished art), inks by Bob Layton; What happens when Scott Lang, former electrician to the Avengers, steals Hank Pym's shrinking particles?; And why has this ex-con reverted back to his thieving ways?; Check out Scott Lang, Ant-Man, suited up for the first time! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60833981
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    Published Feb 1981 by Marvel.

    Marvel Premiere (1972) 58 CGC 9.8 SS

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: Off white to white

    Signed by Frank Miller on 4/17/23

    Label #4231858004

    Starts Jul 6

    Dr. Who stars in "Doctor Who and the Iron Legion Book Two: Against the Gods!" Script by Mills and Wagner, art by Dave Gibbons. Back-up: "K-9's Finest Hour." Script by Steve Moore, art by Paul Neary. Frank Miller/Terry Austin cover. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #61151898
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    Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8 Qualified

    Paper: Off white to white

    Cover Detached From Bottom Staple.

    Label #4427642014

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and 1st appearance of Bloodstone in "Dweller From the Depths!," script by John Warner, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Bob McLeod; Ulysses Bloodstone battles a creature the Possessor calls from the sea. "Part Two: The Lurker Within," script by John Warner, art by Pat Boyette; Bloodstone fights the Possessor and during the battle the Possessor attempts to possess Bloodstone and is able to reach into Bloodstone's mind and see his life before he obtained the bloodstone. Marvel Comic Con 1975 ad. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins: The King Is Back!; 'Nuff Said!; Stan Lee's Soapbox. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 1 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Jul 22

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and 1st appearance of Bloodstone in "Dweller From the Depths!," script by John Warner, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Bob McLeod; Ulysses Bloodstone battles a creature the Possessor calls from the sea. "Part Two: The Lurker Within," script by John Warner, art by Pat Boyette; Bloodstone fights the Possessor and during the battle the Possessor attempts to possess Bloodstone and is able to reach into Bloodstone's mind and see his life before he obtained the bloodstone. Marvel Comic Con 1975 ad. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins: The King Is Back!; 'Nuff Said!; Stan Lee's Soapbox. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #61127855
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    Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 4 CGC 8.5

    1st app. and origin Star-Lord

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4428320007

    Starts Jun 24

    1st app. and origin Star-Lord. Cover art by Gray Morrow; Star-Lord illo by Bernie Wrightson; I Say It's Space Opera and I Say to Hell with It article by Archie Goodwin, pencils by John Fuller, inks by Rick Bryant; The Star-Lord article by Steve Englehart, art by Steve Gan; Star-Lord First House: Earth! written by Englehart, art by Steve Gan and Bob McLeod; Introduction…Sword in the Star article written by Edward S. Barkan and Bill Mantlo, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by McLeod; The Sword in the Star! Stave 1: Alas the Seeds of Man! written by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by P. Craig Russell and Rick Bryant; and Sherlock Holmes promo ad with art by Frank Thorne. 76 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #61122199
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    Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 4 GD+ 2.5

    1st app. and origin Star-Lord

    Cover detached at 1 of 3 staples. Water damage.

    Starts Jul 6

    1st app. and origin Star-Lord. Cover art by Gray Morrow; Star-Lord illo by Bernie Wrightson; I Say It's Space Opera and I Say to Hell with It article by Archie Goodwin, pencils by John Fuller, inks by Rick Bryant; The Star-Lord article by Steve Englehart, art by Steve Gan; Star-Lord First House: Earth! written by Englehart, art by Steve Gan and Bob McLeod; Introduction…Sword in the Star article written by Edward S. Barkan and Bill Mantlo, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by McLeod; The Sword in the Star! Stave 1: Alas the Seeds of Man! written by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by P. Craig Russell and Rick Bryant; and Sherlock Holmes promo ad with art by Frank Thorne. 76 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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    Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 7 GD/VG 3.0

    1st app. Rocket Raccoon

    Water damage.

    Starts Jul 22

    1st app. Rocket Raccoon. Cover art by Bob Larkin; Satana illo by Vicente Alcazar; Why a Devil's Daughter? article by John Warner; The Damnation Waltz Satana story by Chris Claremont, art by Vicente Alcazar; Part II: La Simphonie Diable—The Devil's Symphony Satana story by Claremont, art by Alcazar; From the Devil, a Daughter article by Claremont, art by Michael Netzer and Esteban Maroto; Just a Little Over a Year Ago… article by Bill Mantlo, art by Terry Austin; and The Sword in the Star!: Stave 2: Witchworld! story by Mantlo, 1st professional art by Keith Giffen. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #61101552
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    Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 12 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #3807656002

    Starts Jun 24

    Cover art by Earl Norem; The Haunt of Horror illo penciled by John Buscema, inked by Ernie Chan; editorial by Roger Slifer; Lilith, Daughter of Dracula illo penciled by George Perez, inked by Pablo Marcos, with text by Steve Gerber; Profits are Plunging! story by Gerber, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Springer; Slinking Through the Psycho-Ward story by Doug Moench, art by Mike Kaluta; Death of the Living Dead! story by David Kraft, pencils by Brown, inks by Marcos; Picture of Andrea story by Moench, art by Sonny Trinidad; and UFO Connection ad. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #57025282
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    Published Dec 1985 by Marvel.

    Marvel Saga (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #3961450022

    Starts Jul 6

    "Book I: The Saga Begins!" Research done by Peter Sanderson. Wraparound cover by Rob Frenz and Bob Layton. Marvel Comics presents one of the most unique comics series in the history of the media. This series tells the Official History of the Marvel Universe from the very beginning in chronological order using actual scenes from the comics themselves. From Galactus and the enigmatic Watchers to the 1,000-year galactic war between the Kree and Skrull Empires to the Celestials' first visit to a young planet called Earth and the creation of the powerful Eternals and hideous Deviants. Peek in on the Hyborian Age when a mighty barbarian fought terrible wizards to an age when gods walked the earth and names like Hercules became legend. From King Arthur's Court to the heroes of the Wild West to the brave men and women that fought in World War II, it is all just prelude to the dawn of the Marvel Age! In this first spectacular issue, witness the origin of the Fantastic Four and their very first harrowing adventure to Monster Island to confront the diminutive Mole Man. Meanwhile, travel north of the border to Canada and watch as inventor James MacDonald plants the seeds of what will become Canada's greatest super heroes. Plus, another brilliant man, Henry Pym, makes a startling discover that allows him to shrink down to the size of an "ant!" And, the Fantastic Four come face-to-face with the shape-shifting aliens known as Skrulls for the very first time. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue features material from Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #1-2 and 273, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #27 and 44, Avengers (1963 1st Series) #227, Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #2-3 and 12, and Thing (1983-1986 1st Series) #1 and 10. Pages 1-5 are original material (art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom). Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #60722201
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    Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 5 VG/FN 5.0

    1st app. and origin Ghost Rider

    Water damage.

    Starts Jul 6

    Origin and first appearance of the Ghost Rider. First appearance of Roxanne Simpson. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Origin of the Ghost Rider, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog; To save the life of his mentor and the man who has become like a father to him, Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil and is transformed into the spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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    Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 6 VF- 7.5

    1st comic book app. Star-Lord
    Starts Jul 22

    Marvel Spotlight on Star-Lord - "The Saga of Star-Lord!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Tom Sutton. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Rubinstein. The saga of Peter Quill, the invincible Star-Lord begins! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Here's your chance to get caught up on the cosmic adventures of the hero that currently leads the Guardians of the Galaxy. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.40.

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    Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 6 VF- 7.5

    1st comic book app. Star-Lord
    Starts Jun 24

    Marvel Spotlight on Star-Lord - "The Saga of Star-Lord!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Tom Sutton. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Rubinstein. The saga of Peter Quill, the invincible Star-Lord begins! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Here's your chance to get caught up on the cosmic adventures of the hero that currently leads the Guardians of the Galaxy. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.40.

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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 12 CGC 8.0

    1st app. and origin Captain Marvel

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4388597010

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 12 VG 4.0

    1st app. and origin Captain Marvel
    Starts Jun 24

    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.

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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 CGC 7.5

    1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel)

    Paper: Off white

    Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); Misc debris in case

    Label #0301417009

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 17 FN+ 6.5

    Foxing.

    Starts Jul 22

    Giant-size issue. The origin of the Black Knight in "The Black Knight Reborn!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Howard Purcell, inks by Dan Adkins and company. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, the All-Winners Squad featuring Captain America and Bucky ("Menace From the Future World!" from All-Winners 21). John Buscema/John Romita Sr. cover? Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #61087734
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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 VG- 3.5

    1st app. and origin Guardians of the Galaxy

    Water damage. Staple rust.

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

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    Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

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    Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 5D CBCS 9.8

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-29CED65-008

    Starts Jul 6

    Direct Edition. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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    Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CBCS 9.6 Direct Variant

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #24-0DCD0E5-008

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

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    Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

    Paper: White

    Label #3964320021

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

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    Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 8.5 SS Shooter Direct Variant

    Paper: White

    Signed by Jim Shooter on 4/13/24

    Label #4429527016

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

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    Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 8.0 Direct Variant

    Paper: White

    Label #4379834016

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

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

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

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    Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D FN- 5.5 Direct Variant

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

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    Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

    1st app. in continuity black symbiote Spider-Man costume

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    Label #4379408013

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

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    Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8N CGC 9.0 Newsstand Variant

    1st app. in continuity black symbiote Spider-Man costume

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition

    Label #3977583010

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

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    Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 12D CGC 9.8 SS Shooter

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    Signed by Jim Shooter on 4/13/24

    Label #4429527014

    Starts Jul 6

    Direct Edition. "...Nothing to Fear...!" Part 12 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Plus: Mike Mignola and Art Adams (some inks). This is it, the explosive conclusion to the most epic adventure of all. The Marvel heroes rally behind Captain America and confront a cosmically empowered Doctor Doom in a final showdown that will change everything. The end of this epic story has great ramifications throughout the Marvel Universe. Plot threads from this issue continue in Thing #11, Fantastic Four #265, Amazing Spider-Man #252, Avengers #243, and Secret Wars II #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

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    Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Facsimile Edition (2024 Marvel) 4B CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

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    Label #4415947008

    Starts Jun 24

    Foil Cover. Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Beneath one hundred and fifty billion tons stands the Hulk - and he's not happy! As Marvel's facsimile treatment of the finest super-hero event of all continues, the villains of Battleworld destroy the heroes' stronghold - and drop a mountain on them! Only a few heroes escape this fate: Thor is left to battle alone, while the Wasp is held captive by Magneto - and the X-Men propose a truce with their longtime foe! Meanwhile, Doctor Doom takes revenge on one of his evil allies! With most of the forces of good buried alive under an utterly unimaginable weight, can even the might of the Hulk keep them from death? It's perhaps the Green Goliath's finest hour in one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #4. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

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    Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 149A CBCS 9.8 Ditko Tattooz Insert

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    Label #21-2831940-054

    Starts Jul 6

    Lakeside Tattooz Insert Variant (unopened inserts may or may not have the sample tattoo inside). While there is no definitive information about the Lakeside Tattooz inserts, they are known to occur over several different Marvel issues printed in March 1983. Unlike Amazing Spider-Man #238 and FF #252 where the insert was present in every copy, it appears only a limited amount of copies of this issue received the Lakeside insert (regional distribution?). Also, some of the inserts, although never opened, exist without the free tattoo sample inside.

    Cover art by Steve Ditko. Unmasked by Dr. Octopus, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter has the 24 hour flu when Doc Ock captures Betty Brant in hopes of luring Spider-Man into battle; Ock beats the under the weather web-head and unmasks him, but everyone thinks it is just Peter trying to be brave by impersonating Spidey; Once he has recovered, Spider-Man battles through the wild animals Ock has released from the zoo to take on old six-arms himself; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #12. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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    Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 236 CGC 9.6

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    Starts Jul 22

    Cover art by Todd McFarlane. The Lords of Light and Darkness Part 2], script by Bill Mantlo (Plot & Script), Chris Claremont (Plot), and Bonnie Wilford (Plot), pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito; A band of researchers transformed into aspects of Hindu gods by a nuclear meltdown attacks Spidey and the X-Men; reprinted from Marvel Team-Up Annual (Marvel, 1976 series) #1. When Comes Captain Zooniverse!, script and art by Alan Kupperberg; Spider-Ham is possessed with the power of Captain Zooniverse and beats all of his foes for good. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 237D CGC 9.6

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    Label #4320322004

    Starts Jul 22

    Cover art by Todd McFarlane. 'Tis Better to Give! [Part 1], script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Greg LaRocque, inks by Mike Esposito; Juggernaut gives Black Tom the Cyttorak ruby for his birthday and the two split the power of the Juggernaut; reprinted from Marvel Team-Up (Marvel, 1972 series) #150. Ducks and Doom, script and art by Alan Kupperberg; The Whoatcher has heartburn and accidentally zaps Spider-Ham and Howard into an alternate dimension where they foil the plans of Ducktor Doom. Original Cover to Marvel Team-Up #150 by Barry Windsor-Smith. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 239 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4353971023

    Starts Jul 22

    Cover art by Todd McFarlane. Night of the Griffin starring Spider-Man and Beast, script by Bill Mantle, pencils by Sal Buscema and Dave Hunt (backrounds), inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backrounds); The Griffin looks for revenge against those who threw him in jail; reprinted from Marvel Team-Up (Marvel, 1972 series) #38. A Bat Day's Knight, script and art by Alan Kupperberg; Spider-Ham and Bats team-up to capture the Jokster who has made off with Duck Hope's jokes. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 272 CGC 9.4

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    Label #3939807025

    Starts Jul 22

    Originally presented in Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #258 - "The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man's New Costume!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Human Torch. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Lim and Terry Austin. Chaos erupts at 410 Chelsea when Mary Jane Watson and the Black Cat meet inside Peter Parker's apartment! Wow, what a shocking development! To say that the web-slinger has some explaining to do...would be the understatement of the year! After the dust settles, the wall-crawler swings over to the Baxter Building to let Reed Richards analyze his new black costume. When Spider-Man learns his costume is "alive," he tries to pull it off; but the alien symbiote has other ideas! Can the Fantastic Four help Spidey with his major wardrobe malfunction? Featuring appearances by the Rose, Hobgoblin and Puma. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 9 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4419920013

    Starts Jun 24

    Spider-Man and Iron Man star in "The Tomorrow War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. Three hundred years into the future, Spider-Man and Iron Man find themselves in the middle of a war between Zarrko the Tomorrow Man and Kang the Conqueror! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and the Avengers. This story takes place before the web-slinger battles the Hulk in Amazing Spider-Man 119 and 120. The Tomorrow Man previously appeared in Journey Into Mystery (Thor) 102. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4419920014

    Starts Jun 24

    Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the Human Torch star in "Time Bomb!" Part 2 of 3 (Continues from previous issue). Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the Human Torch continue their battle against Kang the Conqueror and Zarrko the Tomorrow Man. Cameo appearance by the Avengers. (This issue was published the same month as the classic Amazing Spider-Man 121.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4125690021

    Starts Jul 6

    Spider-Man and the Werewolf by Night battle Moondark in "Wolf at Bay!" Plot by Gerry Conway, script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Don Perlin. Daredevil and Black Widow cameos. Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.20.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4174240013

    Starts Jul 6

    Spider-Man and Captain America star in "The Granite Sky!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America battle A.I.M. and the Grey Gargoyle. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. Flashback cameos by the Falcon and Sharon Carter. (Note: The Grey Gargoyle previously appeared in Captain America 142 and appears next in Thor 257. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 22.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 23 CGC 7.5

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    Label #4424280004

    Starts Jun 24

    Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch and Iceman battle Equinox, the Thermodynamic Man, in "The Night of the Frozen Inferno." This story is a continuation from a subplot in Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Cameo appearances by Spider-Man, Angel, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl. (Equinox returns to battle Spider-Man in Marvel Team-Up #59. Iceman appears next in Giant-Size X-Men #1. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #28, Hawkeye.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 24 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4419920011

    Starts Jun 24

    "Moondog is Another Name for Murder!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Brother Voodoo. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Spider-Man gets mixed up in a supernatural slugfest between Moondog and Brother Voodoo! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #90 Hercules.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4427511016

    Starts Jul 6

    1st printing. "Blood Church!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange, the Human Torch, and Valkyrie. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. Unless Dr. Strange and the Human Torch defeat the demonic hordes of the deranged, self-styled prophet Jeremiah, Valkyrie will die! Can the Master of the Mystic Arts and old Hot-Head free Valkyrie in time? Cameo appearance by Clea. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) 32 pages. Note: Hasbro reprinted this issue with Marvel Greatest Battles Comic Packs: included in the Spider-Man and Captain Britain pack. Cover price $0.25.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 36 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4419904011

    Starts Jul 6

    "Once Upon a Time, in a Castle" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Frankenstein Monster. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Mike Esposito. At some point in high school, Peter Parker probably read Mary Shelley's classic novel "Frankenstein." At no point though did Peter think he might someday team up with Victor Frankenstein's creation! But due to a strange series of events, the Amazing Spider-Man finds himself across the Atlantic Ocean, in the Balkans, and inside the castle of the evil Baron von Shtupf...with only one friend by his side: the Frankenstein monster! It's a literary team up for the ages as the wondrous wall-crawler and the man-monster from the pages of a 19th century novel join forces...to save the world! Cameo appearance by the Man-Wolf. (Notes: Frankenstein previously appeared in Frankenstein Monster 18. This issue includes a 2-page retelling of the origin of Frankenstein's monster.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.