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Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0F7594C-021

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

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) 185 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2797CC0-022

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. "Deathknell," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; On the day that the President is expected to arrive at Hulkbuster Base to congratulate Glenn Talbot from escaping from the Russians, Colonel Armbruster has captured Bruce Banner and has him tranquilized and shackled up deep under Hulkbuster Base; As Banner is being overseen by Armbruster, General Ross and Betty Talbot, Armbruster tells Banner that he's lucky he was only tranquilized and that Armbruster could have easily have killed him; When Betty tries to get Bruce to talk, he angrily lashes out at her angry that everyone is focused on the Hulk that they've forgotten about Bruce Banner; Later in the day, Air Force One lands at Hulkbuster Base and President Gerald Ford is welcomed to Hulkbuster Base and is shown around by General Ross, Betty and Glenn Talbot; The Hulk breaks free and grabs Betty and tries to escape Hulkbuster Base. A Marvel Value Stamp was NOT printed in this issue. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 187 CBCS 7.5

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Label #21-2798811-007

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. There's a Gremlin In the Works!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Joe Staton; Banner stows away on a mission to the Soviet Union to rescue the captured Glenn Talbot, which brings the Hulk into conflict with the Gremlin, who has brainwashed Talbot. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 202,592. Spider-Man Hostess ad, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 190 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #3976440020

"The Man Who Came Down on a Rainbow!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Marie Severin. Even in the wastelands of Siberia, the Hulk can find no peace. In the last week he has been attacked time and again without provocation, first by the mad genius Gremlin, then by the mindless minions of the Mole Man. Now, the Russian Army wants him destroyed. Just when the green goliath gives up hope, he is visited by a golden stranger who comes to him on the rays of a rainbow. Glorian shows the Hulk a world where he is accepted and can live in peace. But, what is this golden stranger's connection to the Shaper of Worlds (last seen in Incredible Hulk #155)? Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 192 CBCS 7.5

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Label #21-279720A-010

"The Lurker Beneath Loch Fear!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Joe Staton. The man-brute known as the Hulk has been returned home by the Shaper of Worlds. Now the green goliath is in for some mayhem on the Scottish Moors as he comes face-to-face with the lurker beneath loch fear! Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 200 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #22-0F7594C-031

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. An Intruder In the Mind!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Doc Samson shrinks the Hulk down so he can enter Glen Talbot's brain and try to restore his memories; While in Talbot's mind, the Hulk is attacked by a host of former friends and foes; Glen's memories are restored but Samson's machine accidentally shrinks the Hulk to nothingness. Marvel Value Stamp Series B #25: Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 200 CBCS 5.0

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Label #23-47F5AB7-012

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. An Intruder In the Mind!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Doc Samson shrinks the Hulk down so he can enter Glen Talbot's brain and try to restore his memories; While in Talbot's mind, the Hulk is attacked by a host of former friends and foes; Glen's memories are restored but Samson's machine accidentally shrinks the Hulk to nothingness. Marvel Value Stamp Series B #25: Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 201 CGC 8.0

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Label #4162936013

Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Staton. Rich Buckler/John Romita Sr. cover. Conan the Barbarian take-off in a story titled "The Sword and the Sorcer!" in which the Hulk encounters a barbarian named Kronak the Barbarian "from the frigid Northlands and the distant slopes of Agaron." Kronak looks a LOT like our old pal Conan. A fun story! Cover price $0.25.

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

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Newsstand Edition

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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Newsstand Edition.

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.

Isis (1976) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4419904025

"Scarab--the Man Who Would Destroy." Based on the live action Saturday morning television series, Isis lasted just eight issues. Here she battles an ancient sorcerer freed from a pyramid that has been transported from Egypt to America. Gerald Ford of Earth S appears. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood. Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover price $0.30.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.2

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Label #4364244015

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 2 CGC 9.4

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Label #4392330011

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "The Sad Saga of Willy the Weeper!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; The Joker teams up with Willie the Weeper when Willie breaks him out of Arkham; The Joker then helps him steal platinum but is thwarted by Gordon. Superman ad. 1 page Joker text article "The Wildest Card, Part 2," about the history of the Joker. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 3 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4392330012

CreeperCover by Dick Giordano. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "The Last Ha Ha." Starring the Joker, the Creeper [Jack Ryder], Benny Khiss, Marvin Fargo and Sandy Saturn (first appearance). In this tale, the Creeper is blamed for one of the Joker's crimes, and he must clear his name. Written by Denny O'Neil, with art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua) and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 4 CGC 6.5

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Label #4392330013

Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "A Gold Star for the Joker." Starring the Joker, Green Arrow [Oliver Queen], Black Canary [Dinah Lance] and Hector (Joker's Henchman). In this tale, the Joker kidnaps Dinah Lance and battles Green Arrow atop the Star City bridge. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 5 CGC 9.2

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Label #4392330014

Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "The Joker Goes 'Wilde'!" In this tale, the Joker battles the Royal Flush Gang. Written by Martin Pasko, with art by Irv Novick and Tex Blaisdell. Cover price $0.25.

Justice Inc. (1975) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4323269012

Cover art by Joe Kubert. "Batman and the Mummy" Hostess Twinkies ad. "This Night, an Avenger Is Born!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Al McWilliams; Origin and intro of the Avenger, and his support organization Justice, Inc.; The Avenger was Richard Benson; Due to the traumatic kidnapping of his wife and child the muscles in his face were frozen; This enabled him to literally mold his face into any shape. "Justice Incorporated" by Allen Asherman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 137 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-188D4EE-002

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Crisis in Tomorrow!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell (plot) and Martin Pasko (script), pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; As the final part of King Kull's plan continues, it is yet thwarted again by the three groups of heroes, the JLA, JSA and Squadron of Justice; When Superman confronts Kull on the Rock of Eternity, however, he's turned into a killer by a dose of Red Kryptonite, and almost destroys Captain Marvel, but when Marvel utters 'Shazam!', the spell is broken and is saved by Superman while in freefall as Billy. Kull is then captured by the Marvel Family (who also free the trapped Pantheon of Gods and Goddesses), and the four triumphant heroic groups then leave back to their respective worlds from the Rock. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Chillers (1975) 1 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #21-3246A82-006

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. 1st appearance of Modred the Mystic in "Magic is Alive!", script by Marv Wolfman (inspiration) and Bill Mantlo, pencils by Ed Hannigan (page 1) and Yong Montano, inks by John Romita (page 1), Frank Giacoia (page 1), and Yong Montano; Janet Lyton and Grant Whittacker dig a tunnel to try and find the lost tower of Darkhold in England; They work through a storm, which washes out the supports of their tunnel, causing it to cave ; In the adjoining chamber they find what they believe is a perfectly preserved human body in a tomb dating back to the Dark Ages; The man comes to life, revealing himself to be Mordred, a magician's apprentice during the final years of Camelot. Reprint back-up story "It Happened in the Attic!" (from Mystical Tales 7), art by Frank Bolle; A man goes back in time and kills his ancestor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Chillers (1975) 30 Cent Variant 6 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #22-03106F5-016

30 cent cover price variant with circle price style. Tigra and Red Wolf star in "Soul Catcher." Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Frank Springer. Super-Skrull cameo. Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. Rich Buckler cover pencils, Mike Esposito cover inks. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 1 CBCS 8.0

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Newsstand Edition.

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 Presents (1975 Marvel) 5 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4413218005

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Planet of the Absurd!," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Howard Chaykin (finished art), inks by Howard Chaykin; With support systems failing, Martinex sets about repairing the Guardians Spaceship and sends the remaining members to the planet below to bide their time; What waits for the team is a planet much like New York city, complete with a strange mix of gangsters and aliens, and the Guardians find themselves splat in the middle of an alien gang war! The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 56. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-279B3E2-014

First 30-cent cover price. Cover by Al Milgrom. Guardians of the Galaxy star in "Embrace the Void!," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob Wiacek; Nikki is chosen as the sacrifice to the Topographical Man, who has been psychically connected with the mind of Vance!; Their Cosmic consummation brings forth the birth of a new star! 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 30 Cent Variant 5 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #22-03106F5-017

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. Guardians of the Galaxy star in "Planet of the Absurd!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Howard Chaykin. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #56. Cover price $0.30.

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

Paper: White

Label #4419904011

"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.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 37 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4419904009

"Snow Death!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Frankenstein Monster, and Man-Wolf. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and John Romita. If things weren't crazy enough inside Baron von Shtupf's castle with the Frankenstein Monster present...now enter the Man-Wolf! Where in the world did he come from? The wall-crawler doesn't have time to ponder that question as the claws and teeth of the Man-Wolf attack! Fortunately though, Victor Frankenstein's creation and the web-slinger are able to drive off John Jameson's ferocious alter-ego and also defeat the baron! However, Spider-Man knows he can't leave the dangerous Man-Wolf to freely roam the Balkan countryside. Will the amazing one be able to find the Man-Wolf in the snowy mountains? Or perhaps the better question...will he live (or not live) to regret it? It's a savage struggle for survival in the snow! (Notes: The Frankenstein Monster appears next in Iron Man 102. The Man-Wolf battles the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 189.) Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 38 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4419904010

Spider-Man and the Beast battle the Griffin in "Night of the Griffin!" Script by Bill Mantlo, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, finished art by Mike Esposito, inks assist by Dave Hunt. Angel cameo (from the original X-Men). Ron Wilson/Esposito cover. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 45 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4408162006

"Future-Shock!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Kill-raven. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane. The cataclysmic confrontation with the Dark Rider is over. And the exhausted web-slinger is ready to get back to modern day Manhattan! When the wall-crawler hops on the time machine platform, he returns to New York...but it's the year 2019! And the city lies in smoldering ruins! Is Spider-Man prepared to join Killraven in the fight for freedom against the Martians? Dream sequence appearances by Volcana Ash, the Green Goblin, and Mary Jane Watson. Cameo appearance by Cotton Mather. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #75 Spider-Man. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 46 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #22-0FD4DC5-019

"Am I Now Or Have I Ever Been?" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Deathlok. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Mike Esposito. The Amazing Spider-Man is still trying to get home! However the time machine makes one more stop...in the year 1990! The web-slinger attempts to maintain a low profile in war-torn Times Square, but it doesn't take long for trouble (and Deathlok) to find him! After a brief battle, Luther Manning convinces the wall-crawler that he's one of the good guys. Now the Demolisher and Spider-Man team up to take down a gang of radioactive mutants! (Notes: In this issue of Marvel Team-Up and in preceding issues, Dave Hunt is not credited as one of the inkers; however, his last name is hidden in the backgrounds of the splash page. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) Cover price $0.25.

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

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Newsstand Edition

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

Newsstand Edition.

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

Newsstand Edition

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.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 35 Cent Variant 6 CBCS 6.5

Label #22-2D520EC-060

35 cent variant edition. Marie Severin & Frank Giacoia cover. Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Joe Sinnott art. "..And Grotesk Shall Slay Thee!" Ms. Marvel vs. Grotesk. Cover price $0.35.