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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 166 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #21-279E358-006

"War of the Reptile-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's a classic three-way Christmas confrontation! The Lizard vs. Spider-Man vs. Stegron! The key to victory for the web-slinger is to get the Lethal Lizard (aka Dr. Connors) to fight with him...instead of against him! But the Lizard usually just wants to kill Spidey! In snowy Central Park, the three combatants and a pack of dinosaurs come together for a Jurassic-style rumble! Is a Christmas miracle in the offing for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? An uplifting issue! Cameo appearances by Martha Connors, Billy Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Dr. Marla Madison, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Stegron returns many years later in the Lethal Foes of Spider-Man (1993) Limited Series. The Lizard appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 33 & 34.) Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 168 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #21-2792F2F-002

"Murder on the Wind!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and John Romita. At the famous Rockefeller Center skating rink; the web-slinger, Will-O'-the-Wisp, and spider-slayer assemble for a tripartite throw down! Once the Wisp flees the scene, Spidey puts Jonah's spider-slayer on ice! Later that evening in Times Square under coercion from Dr. Jonah Harrow, Will-O'-the-Wisp attacks Spider-Man! If the Wisp doesn't kill the web-slinger, he will lose his life! If he does kill him, the Wisp will lose his humanity! Caught in a diabolical dilemma, what will the Wisp do with the wall-crawler's life hanging in the balance? A gut-wrenching conclusion! Cameo appearances by Dr. Marla Madison and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Dr. Jonas Harrow previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 126 and challenges the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 206. Will-O'-the-Wisp returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 57.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 172 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4408016012

"The Fiend from the Fire!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the Rocket Racer. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. The action begins with a bang as the web-slinger chases a new skateboarding super-villain! The Rocket Racer! This red and yellow robber is moving and grooving through the streets on his souped-up skateboard! But the Spectacular Spider-Man is waiting right around the corner to teach him a lesson in driver etiquette! Meanwhile the police arrest Liz Allan for stealing drugs and chemicals from a local hospital! Why would Liz do that? Maybe she did it for a man! Or perhaps more specifically the Molten Man! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Dr. Marla Madison. (Notes: The Rocket Racer appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 182. The Molten Man previously battled the web-slinger in Amazing Spider-Man 133. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 174 FN+ 6.5

"The Hitman's Back in Town!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Jim Mooney (finishes), and Tony DeZuniga (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. The Hitman is back! And he's got a brand new target: J. Jonah Jameson! But there's another gun-toting vigilante back in town too: the Punisher! And he's tracking the Hitman! Mix in the wondrous wall-crawler...and as shown on the dynamic cover, all concerned parties come together in JJJ's corner office! Pandemonium erupts when the bullets start flying! Stay down Jonah! Let Spidey and the Punisher take the hit (man)! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Dr. Marla Madison, and Dr. Bart Hamilton. First 35¢ issue. (Notes: The Hitman previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 5. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 216.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 175 FN+ 6.5

"Big Apple Battleground!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. It's a spectacular shootout atop the Statue of Liberty! The inscription at the statue's base calls for the tired, poor, and huddled masses; but tonight lady liberty is instead receiving the homicidal, vengeful, scared, and amazing! In the persons of the Hitman, Punisher, J. Jonah Jameson, and Spider-Man! Three of the men will survive their harrowing encounter. One will not. An outstanding issue! Final appearance of the Hitman. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Joe Robertson, Dr. Marla Madison, and Dr. Bart Hamilton. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Captain America 241. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 217.) 32 pages. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 217. Cover price $0.35.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 58 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377862025

Fisherman lays a trap for Aquaman, leaving Arthur Curry weakened and unable to escape...so he looks back on his origins in "Through a Past Darkly." Script by David Michelinie, art by Jim Aparo. Plus: Mera does all she can to get back to her fourth-dimensional water world in "Return to Disaster." Continued next issue. Script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Juan Ortiz & Vince Colletta. Cover by Aparo. Cover price $0.35.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4075919006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 210 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #21-2791CE1-002

"Showdown Day!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. Inside Castle Zola, the star-spangled avenger and Donna Maria valiantly struggle against Doughboy and Primus, however they cannot escape. As a result Cap and his friend become the latest captives (or test subjects) for the twisted genius of Arnim Zola. In the meantime at SHIELD headquarters, Sharon Carter receives her first assignment regarding File 116. SHIELD doesn't know who is creating the strange monsters around the world, but it has a lead on who might be financing Zola's illicit activities. So the reinstated Agent 13 pays a visit to an elderly man named Cyrus Fenton. But be careful Sharon -- looks can be very deceiving! Cameo appearances by the Falcon and the Red Skull. (Notes: Primus and Doughboy return in Captain America 275. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Swine. The TPB collects issues 206 thru 214 plus Captain America Annuals #3 and #4. There exists a 35-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain Britain (UK 1976-1977 Marvel 1st Series) 35 FN+ 6.5

Origin. Magazine size weekly British edition comic published weekly by Marvel Comics International. 32 pages. black and white.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 48 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4427246007

Captain Marvel battles a Kree Sentry and the Cheetah in "Crucible!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Terry Austin. Cover price $0.30.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 49 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4427246006

Ronan the Accuser attacks in "Asylum Earth!" Script by Scott Edelman, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Terry Austin. (Art assist by Jim Starlin.) Milgrom/Steve Leialoha cover. Cover price $0.30.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 50 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4427246005

"To Begin Anew!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Scott Edelman. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Terry Austin. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Super-Adaptoid is back! And after being accidentally set free during the events of Iron Man 91, the alien A.I.M. construct prepares to return to business! That is…the business of destroying the Avengers! First, the Adaptoid ambushes the golden avenger at Stark Industries and then a short time later charges into Avengers Mansion! Earth's Mightiest Heroes bravely fight off the android's surprise attack, but eventually fall one by one to the Adaptoid's mimicking powers! Fortunately though, earlier in the evening Jarvis attended one of Rick Jones' concerts and invited him back to the mansion for a chat. Once Rick sees the battle in progress, he summons the Kree Warrior! And the dynamic donnybrook is set! The Beast, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Captain America, and Captain Marvel vs. the Super-Adaptoid! Avengers (plus one) Assemble! Cameo appearances by Ronan and Minerva (first appearance). Flashback cameos by Chronos, Zeus, and Mentor. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Super-Adaptoid previously appeared in Iron Man 51 and returns to battle the Avengers again in Marvel Two-in-One 75. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Captain America.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 51 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4427246004

Captain Marvel faces Mercurio the 4-D Man in "'Til Death Do Us Part!" SWcript by Scott Edelman, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Terry Austin. Cameos by the Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, and the Beast) and J. Jonah Jameson (from Spider-Man). Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.30.

DC Super Stars (1976) 17 VG/FN 5.0

Secret Origins of Super-Heroes -- an all-new collection! Green Arrow's awesome origin! The Legion's first case! And introducing DC's newest femme fatale -- the Huntress! Featuring: 1 page Legion of Super-Heroes; Huntress; Green Arrow story "Secret Origins of Super-Heroes" written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Jim Aparo; 10 page Green Arrow story "Origin of Green Arrow" written by Denny O'Neil and drawn by Mike Grell & Bruce Patterson; 10 page Legion of Super-Heroes story "The Secret of the Quintile Crystal!" starring the Legion of Super-Heroes [Cosmic Boy; Saturn Girl; Lightning Lad] (origin retold), Superman (cameo), R.J. Brande and Lord Lorval (villain), written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Juan Ortiz & Bob Smith; 1 page text article "Secret Origins of Secret Origins" by Paul Levitz; 1 page Huntress illustration "Huntress Concept Art" drawn by Joe Staton (concept sketch) and Joe Orlando (cover design); 13 page Huntress story "From Each Ending...A Beginning!" starring Huntress [Helena Wayne] (origin), Batman (Earth-2), Catwoman (Earth-2), Flash [Barry Allen] (flashback), Flash [Jay Garrick] (flashback), Robin (Earth-2, flashback), Silky Cernak (villain) and Commissioner Gordon (Earth-2, cameo), written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Joe Staton & Bob Layton. Cover by Joe Staton & Bob Layton. Note : First appearance of second Huntress (Helena Wayne). This is shared by All Star Comics (1940-1978) #69 as they came out on the same day. Cover price $0.60.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4350322003

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. Night Moves!, script by David Anthony Kraft (plot), Roger Slifer (plot), and John Warner (script), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Nighthawk tries to relax at the new headquarters; Hellcat accidentally starts a fight between Wonder Man and the Defenders when she returns to Avengers Mansion with Valkyrie; Moon Knight rescues Jack Norriss from S.H.I.E.L.D. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 180 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #21-2795CFD-003

"Bedlam in the Baxter Building" from issue 101 Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby, Inks by Joe Sinnott. New cover by Kirby/Sinnott was done for the story intended for this issue but bumped to next issue, so it does not match the story inside. This issue contains a statement of ownership--average print run, 431,962; average paid circulation, 199,734. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 183 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-2795CFD-006

"Battleground: The Baxter Building!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. It's the cataclysmic conclusion to the Brute (aka Reed Richards of Counter-Earth) storyline! After rescuing the free-falling Invisible Girl; the Impossible Man, Tigra, and Thundra (along with a revived Sue) charge into the Baxter Building to stop the Brute! While at the same time; Reed, Ben, Johnny, and Annihilus fly towards the Negative Zone portal to catch the Mad Thinker's monster android! No less than four villains and seven heroes will fight to the finish inside the Baxter Building! Who will win, and perhaps more importantly, who will lose? Notes: Annihilus appears next in Marvel Two-in-One 75. The letters page contains a short essay describing the development of this six-issue storyline. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 184 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-2795CFD-007

"Aftermath: The Eliminator!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Impossible Man, Thundra, Tigra, and the Fantastic Four battle the Eliminator. The battle against the Brute is finally over, but since Agatha Harkness and Franklin are still missing, the FF have little time for rest. So Reed (without his stretching powers), Sue, and Ben head to Whisper Hill. First, they find a semi-conscious Human Torch and then...the Eliminator! Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man, Thundra, and Tigra. Note: A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 187 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-2795CFD-010

"Trouble Times Two!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Dave Cockrum. The Fantastic Four return from Colorado and discover the Impossible Man knocked out cold. The Thing begins a room-by-room search of the Baxter Building and discovers the FF's long-time foe...Klaw! But the murderous master of sound is not alone! He has a new partner...the all-powerful Molecule Man! In Reed's electro-lab, the FF and the deadly duo battle for control of the psi-amplifier! Will the FF grasp victory? Or will it be just out of reach? Flashback cameo by the Man-Thing to recap the Molecule Man's previous appearance in Iron Man Annual 3. Last 30¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Flintstones (1977 Marvel) 1 FN+ 6.5

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Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4323359003

Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Dick Ayers and Jack Abel. Cover by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. The Emperor of the North Pole; The Freedom Fighters travel to the New York Christmastime attraction SANTALAND, where they find themselves face to face with the evil ELF, and face off against his weapons of choice-deadly doll recreations of the Justice League of America, including Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Robin and Wonder Woman! 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-2CF024C-006

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4040878015

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4411714008

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 FN/VF 7.0

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 FN+ 6.5

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #21-24919FC-006

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Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. 1st appearance of KISS (cameo) in a comic book: Mind-Mush!; Howard wakes up in a jail cell and is set for a day in court?; What crime are they accusing Howard of committing? Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Sore Sir's Apprentices." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Huey Dewey and Louie Junior Woodchucks (1966 Gold Key) 46 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4363428003

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4389543004

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4400965001

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4389543001

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 214 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-033

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Ernie Chan. The Jack of Hearts Is Wild!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Ernie Chan (finished art), inks by Ernie Chan; After witnessing the Jade Giant's destructive capacity, Jack of Hearts tries to bring Hulk down. SHIELD appearance. First appearance of the second Bi-Beast (cameo). Letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 6 VF+ 8.5

Beware the Beehive! - Written by Len Wein & David Kraft. Art by Herb Trimpe, Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Once before, the cocoon opened -- to unleash Adam Warlock! But what lurks within it now? Guest-starring Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CBCS 7.0

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Label #19-3BB47DB-005

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4115974003

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 1 CBCS 8.0

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Label #23-11CBD69-006

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This is it – the notorious Marvel comic that actually had blood from the members of KISS mixed into the printers ink. If you want to own a piece of Gene Simmons, this is as close as youre going to get. The fact that the rock band is battling Dr. Doom and Mephisto almost pales in comparison. Written by Howard the Ducks Steve Gerber, of all people, with art by Alan Weiss, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, and Sal Buscema. Full color. Cover by Weiss and Gray Morrow. 68 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 54 CBCS 8.0

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Label #22-0FD4FF7-020

"Spider in the Middle!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Amazing Spider-Man is in the middle of a mess! Caught in the crosshairs of both the Hulk and Woodgod! However, the rouge government agents at Tranquility Base are the real enemy! Can the wall-crawler convince his two confused friends to fight with him...instead of against him? It's an out of this world ending for the web-slinger! 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 55 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419904013

"Spider, Spider on the Moon!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Adam Warlock. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Dave Cockrum After narrowly escaping from Tranquility Base in New Mexico, a semi-conscious wall-crawler rockets into outer space on a spaceship rapidly leaking oxygen! But a celestial Good Samaritan saves him and takes the web-slinger to the blue area of the moon. Spider-Man and Adam Warlock are having a pleasant conversation when all of a sudden the Stranger attacks! What does the cosmic giant want from Warlock? And is there another cosmic being on the moon to help the two heroes battle the Stranger? Cameo appearances by the Hulk and Woodgod. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics cartoonist Fred Hembeck. The mysterious silver egg on the final panel appears again in Iron Man 109.

NOTE: 1st appearance of the Gardener and the 1st appearance of the Power Gem and the Time Gem (later parts of the Infinity Gauntlet). Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 59 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419904012

"Some Say Spidey Will Die by Fire, Some Say by Ice!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Mike Esposito. The Amazing Spider-Man is ambushed by a blast of fire and burst of ice while web-slinging across the East River! Luckily though, Hank and Janet Pym's penthouse is nearby, and Yellowjacket pulls the wall-crawler out of the drink! But there isn't any time to rest as Equinox, the Thermo-Dynamic Man, violently attacks the spectacular one and the two avengers! Can the Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Spider-Man stop Equinox before he destroys the east side of the city? Flashback cameos by the Human Torch and Iceman to recap Equinox's previous appearance in Marvel Team-Up 23. (Note: This issue begins the Claremont-Byrne run on the Marvel Team-Up title. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 193 and 194. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #21-1732912-005

"Death Watch!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Thing, Captain Marvel, and the Avengers. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. Story continues from Avengers Annual 7. After Captain Marvel, Iron Man, and Thor destroyed Thanos' synthetic power gem, victory appeared close at hand for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. But the evil genius' back up plan has worked to perfection and knocked out the Avengers! Before succumbing to unconsciousness though, Moondragon sends a desperate plea for help back to Earth, specifically to Peter Parker! The web-slinger knows that cosmic battles in outer space are not his specialty, so he swings by the Baxter Building to scoop up a friend. After a quick pow-wow, the blue-eyed idol of millions and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man blast off to save the galaxy! It's an epic encounter onboard the mad Titan's space ark as the Thing, Thor, Spider-Man, and finally Adam Warlock test their mettle vs. Thanos! Simply a fantastic annual! First appearances of Master Order and Lord Chaos. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Besides a surreal appearance in the Death of Captain Marvel Graphic Novel (1982), Thanos does not appear again until Silver Surfer (2nd series) #34 thirteen years later.) 48 pages Cover price $0.60.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1484505011

John Romita/Dick Giordano cover. John Buscema art. Gerry Conway script. Joe Sinnott/David Hunt inks. Marie Severin colors. "This Woman, This Warrior" Carol Danvers meets Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, and battles the Scorpion when she gets a job at the Daily Bugle as a fashion editor. Intro Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers, who last appeared in Captain Marvel # 40. 1st appearance of Ms Marvel. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2018574001

John Romita/Dick Giordano cover. John Buscema art. Gerry Conway script. Joe Sinnott/David Hunt inks. Marie Severin colors. "This Woman, This Warrior" Carol Danvers meets Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, and battles the Scorpion when she gets a job at the Daily Bugle as a fashion editor. Intro Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers, who last appeared in Captain Marvel # 40. 1st appearance of Ms Marvel. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #1621579002

John Romita/Dick Giordano cover. John Buscema art. Gerry Conway script. Joe Sinnott/David Hunt inks. Marie Severin colors. "This Woman, This Warrior" Carol Danvers meets Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, and battles the Scorpion when she gets a job at the Daily Bugle as a fashion editor. Intro Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers, who last appeared in Captain Marvel # 40. 1st appearance of Ms Marvel. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1616419003

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dick Giordano. Enigma of Fear!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Kerwin becomes the Destructor and promises to take down Ms. Marvel for AIM; Scorpion escapes from AIM's clutches; Carol, freaked out by her blackouts and lack of memory, visits her friend Barnett who discovers she is Ms. Marvel during a hypnotic session but fails to tell her; Ms. Marvel takes on Scorpion and Destructor. Ink Stains on Virgin Paper article by David Anthony Kraft; Origin of Ms. Marvel revealed; Mary Jane cameo. Ad for Ricochet Racers featuring Spider-Man and Captain America. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-29DA8BD-030

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dick Giordano. Enigma of Fear!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Kerwin becomes the Destructor and promises to take down Ms. Marvel for AIM; Scorpion escapes from AIM's clutches; Carol, freaked out by her blackouts and lack of memory, visits her friend Barnett who discovers she is Ms. Marvel during a hypnotic session but fails to tell her; Ms. Marvel takes on Scorpion and Destructor. Ink Stains on Virgin Paper article by David Anthony Kraft; Origin of Ms. Marvel revealed; Mary Jane cameo. Ad for Ricochet Racers featuring Spider-Man and Captain America. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 2 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dick Giordano. Enigma of Fear!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Kerwin becomes the Destructor and promises to take down Ms. Marvel for AIM; Scorpion escapes from AIM's clutches; Carol, freaked out by her blackouts and lack of memory, visits her friend Barnett who discovers she is Ms. Marvel during a hypnotic session but fails to tell her; Ms. Marvel takes on Scorpion and Destructor. Ink Stains on Virgin Paper article by David Anthony Kraft; Origin of Ms. Marvel revealed; Mary Jane cameo. Ad for Ricochet Racers featuring Spider-Man and Captain America. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-0FD4DC5-033

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Nightmare!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Mooney (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Ms. Marvel finds herself trapped in an underground AIM complex and her suit has been taken to give one of the enemy agents her power; When this doesn't work, Modok tries to control Ms. Marvel's mind but she breaks his conditioning and escapes. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 9 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #22-0FD4DC5-034

Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Joe Sinnott. Call Me Death-Bird!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns), Joe Sinnot (finished art), and Sam Grainger (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1, 3-6, 11) and Sam Grainger (pages 2, 7-10, 14-31); Deathbird tries to take down Ms. Marvel on orders from Modok; 1st appearance of Death-Bird. Including Death-Bird, Chris Claremont introduced a few characters in this series that would later become popular X-Men mainstays. Ms. Marvel's costume covers her stomach now. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-0FD4DC5-025

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, John Romita, and Alan Weiss (alterations), inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Warrior-- and the Witch-Queen!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Marvel battles Hecate and her Elementals: Magnun, Hellfire, and Hydron; Asp Harper dies. 36 pgs, FC.

NOTE: Featuring the Elementals, villains that appear in the 2019 film Spider-Man: Far from home." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.35.