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Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 100 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26FA348-005

Special double-sized issue! The Nagai invade the Alliance HQ on Endor! A computer has grounded the best Alliance pilots--Han and Luke--and Princess Leia must face the brunt of the attack alone! "First Strike" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Cynthia Martin, Art Nichols and Sam De La Rosa. Cover by Tom Palmer. Cover price $1.25.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-085

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Chris Claremont script; Walt Simonson cover Cover price $1.00.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Label #7002437-AA-016

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002437-AA-017

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 17WHITMAN CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #7002436-AA-009

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"Crucible!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Chris Claremont. Art by Herb Trimpe and Al Milgrom. This issue features a previously untold adventure of the hero at the Battle of the Death Star - Luke Skywalker. Back on the barren world of Tatooine, young Luke must face his fears and a band of Tusken Sandraiders to save his friend, Biggs, in order to grow into the hero he would certainly one day become. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983 Movie) 1A.D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4408082004

Direct Edition. Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. 'Chapter One: In The Hands Of Jabba The Hutt!', script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon; Darth Vader checks on the status of the second Death Star while The Rebels attempt to rescue Han Solo From Jabba The Hutt. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Strange Sports Stories (1973) 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1261895017

Final issue of the series. Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Monster in Hole 18," script by Elliot Maggin, art by John Rosenberger; a monster resides in the 18th hole of a golf course. "The Great Cross-Country Cloud Race!", script by Martin Pasko, art by John Rosenberger; a cloud race through the skies on sail boats that float on the clouds. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 169 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4102698002

Cover art by John Romita. "Brother Voodoo," script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Part one of the origin of Brother Voodoo, who is the union of Daniel Drumm's spirit in twin brother Jericho Drumm's body; Drumm returns to Haiti to find his brother dying from the curse of Damballah This is the first Brother Voodoo story; The first appearance of the character occurred in an article in Tales of the Zombie 2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 170 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2014499002

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. "Baptism of Fire!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Papa Jambo trains Jericho Drumm to be Brother VooDoo; Brother VooDoo then returns and stops Damballah, the Serpent God. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 178 CBCS 6.5 Signed Starlin

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/22/2022.

Label #22-1EB985B-019

Cover art by Jim Starlin. Warlock begins in this title in "Who Is Adam Warlock?", script and art by Jim Starlin; Sphinxor retells the Origin of Warlock, his encounters with Thor and the High Evolutionary, the Creation of Counter-Earth and Warlock's Battle against the Man-Beast; First appearance of the Magus; Cameo appearances by the Hulk. The story continues from Incredible Hulk 178. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 179 CBCS 7.5 SS Starlin

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin in 4/22/2022.

Label #22-1EB985B-020

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "Death Ship!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock is captured by Autolycus of the Black Knights an brought aboard Magus' Flagship; His fellow prisoners tell Warlock, that survivors of the Wars of the Church are taken as slave laborers, those who refuse will be terminated and their remains will be chemically broken down and valuable elements that can be retrieved will be used to further the cause of the Church; They also tell him, that Non-Humanoids are not considered fashioned in the Magus' image and thus must be disposed of, this also holds true for some Humanoid types—such as Trolls; First appearance of Pip the Troll. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #20-2C72426-017

Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4279776009

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

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 36 VF 8.0

Cover by Sal Buscema. "What the Gods Have Joined Together," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bernie Wrightson; Namor seeks out Proteus to preside over his marriage to Lady Dorma; They return to Atlantis to face an invasion force of Attuma's barbarians. Namor and his forces drive them off with some help from Lemurian forces who have come to Atlantis to attend the wedding; Namor destroys Attuma's supreme weapon and defeats Attuma in combat; Namor then turns his attention to his wedding and awaits Lady Dorma at the altar; They are married, but as it turns out, Llyra was posing as Lady Dorma and announces herself as queen of Atlantis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 48 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bill Everett. "Twilight of the Hunted," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; As Doom prepares to attack an A.I.M. installation, Namor takes Cindy Jones to her friend's apartment to keep her safe; To ensure Namor's loyalty, Doom kidnaps Cindy and holds her hostage until Namor has helped him get the Cosmic Cube; Namor battles through the defenses of the A.I.M. base only to face Modok and his hordes of androids. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 56 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0635473007

Cover art by Alan Weiss and John Romita (alterations). "Atlantis Mon Amour," script by Dan Adkins and Mike Friedrich, art by Dan Adkins; A young Atlantean woman, Coral, finds the Sub-Mariner and seeks his help to help a threatened Atlantis; Namor reluctantly agrees and returns to his realm to confront the monstrous Haab creatures; The battle ends when their alien masters make first contact and announce that they come in peace; Namor leaves them behind as he no longer has any interest in Atlantis; However, a barbarian raiding force kills them all including Coral. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 56 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4345061016

Cover art by Alan Weiss and John Romita (alterations). "Atlantis Mon Amour," script by Dan Adkins and Mike Friedrich, art by Dan Adkins; A young Atlantean woman, Coral, finds the Sub-Mariner and seeks his help to help a threatened Atlantis; Namor reluctantly agrees and returns to his realm to confront the monstrous Haab creatures; The battle ends when their alien masters make first contact and announce that they come in peace; Namor leaves them behind as he no longer has any interest in Atlantis; However, a barbarian raiding force kills them all including Coral. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 59 VG+ 4.5

Cover inks by Bill Everett and Marie Severin (alterations). "Thunder Over the Seas," script by Bill Everett and Steve Gerber, pencils by Sam Kweskin, inks by John Tartaglione; A pompous and arrogant Atlantean soldier, Lorvex, makes a pass at Tamara who rebukes his advances; She's later caught in a fishing net and eventually brought to New York city; Namor learns of her capture and makes his way there only to be challenged by Thor; Namor engages Thor and quickly learns the full power of the Thunder God; Namor returns home to ponder a full-scale invasion of the surface world. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 60 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0769872017

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Invasion of New York!", script by Bill Everett (plot) and Steve Gerber (script), pencils by Sam Kweskin (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Namor puts his trust in Lorvex to assemble a force which Namor will led against the surface dwellers to free Tamara; The invasion is a success in providing a daunting show of force, but Namor is unable to find Tamara as she has been rescued by Lorvex who decides to keep her as a hostage and continue the onslaught against the surface world; He defeats Lorvex and rescues Tamara; He then calls off the surface attack and after addressing the UN returns to his undersea realm; The surface world does not launch a counter offensive and Namor is once again crowned Prince of Atlantis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968) Mark Jeweler 67MJ GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Fantastic Four and Triton of the Inhumans guest star in "Seawinds of Change!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Bolle. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner Mazes (1978 Marvel / Cinnamon House) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #23-1E75EFC-004

Cover by Alex Soma and John Romita. Art by Duffy Vohland , Jeff Aclin, and Dwight Zimmerman. Story by Vladmir Koziakin. Coloring and activity book. Digest sized. 8" x 5 1/4". Cover price $0.95.

Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas (1976) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4360720003

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Vince Colletta. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. "Grodd Puts the Squeeze on Flash," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Gorilla Grodd speeds up the citizens of Central City and uses them to force Flash to free him from his prison in Gorilla City. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's bran put into the gorilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 189 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-26F2CFD-030

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Curse of the Hangman's Noose!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; rope, vines, and a garden hose choke Pa Kent, and he tells Superboy it's from a family curse. The Runaway Superbaby!, script by Leo Dorfman [as David George], pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superbaby accidentally injures Jonathan Kent and flies away from home in remorse. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 194 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-26F2CFD-033

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Super-Merman of the Sea!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Harkon, a renegade Atlantean scientist, transforms Superboy into a water-breathing merman, which also removes his super-powers. Part 2 Prey of the Sea Wolves!, script by Dorfman, pencils by Brown, inks by Anderson; Superboy discovers that he has new mental powers of telepathy and telekinesis; Unable to leave the sea, he contacts his parents telepathically to tell them he is safe. Part 3 Super-Merman's Final Ordeal! Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 556,000; average paid circulation 265,877. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 198 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #19-26F2CFD-035

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time!--Superboy Starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Cary Bates, art by Dave Cockrum; At a carnival in his own time period, Superboy faces the Fatal Five. Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 205 FN/VF 7.0

100-page giant. New Legion of Super-Heroes story: "The Legion of Super-Executioners" (script by Cary Bates, art by Mike Grell). The other stories are reprints: Superboy in "The One-Man Team" (art by George Papp), Tales of the Legion of Super-Hereos in "The Outcast Super-Heroes" and "The Forgotten Legion" (scripts by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein). Also in this issue: one-page Grell biography and three-page "Lore of the Legion" character profiles. Neal Adams contents page illustration (reprinted from a Superboy cover). Cover by Nick Cardy. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0913414002

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman Breaks Loose, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jor-El's Golden Folly--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4076854010

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman Breaks Loose, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jor-El's Golden Folly--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 298 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4408153001

First 30c cover-priced issue. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Clark Kent, Get Out of My Life!, script by Cary Bates and Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; Superman tries to live his life as Clark Kent only; he also battles Solarman; Xviar breaks into Clark's apartment. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement, art by Neal Adams; Superman teaches kids not to fear the police. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 DC/Marvel Treasury) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Very first Marvel/DC cross-over. Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976) Treasury. Is this the Battle of the Century or the greatest superhero team-up of all time. The unthinkable has happened, the diabolical Lex Luthor has combined his unparalleled genius with the mad Doctor Octopus, and Spidey and the Man of Steel are too busy fighting each other to stop them. Can to of the biggest icons in comics history come to an understanding in time to stop these dastardly villains? Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Also, included is a breakdown on how this legendary cover was conceived. 100 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 106 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. I Am Curious (Black)!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to do a story on the African-American community in Metropolis, Lois uses a Kryptonian machine to make herself appear African-American. Martha G. Kimball--Wonder Women of History article by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. Where Do You Plant a Thorn?, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Orchid tries to kill Thorn for the 100. Direct Currents ad, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 134 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-13E527A-009

1st appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. The Mountain of Judgement!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (some Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman defuses a bomb that was intended to destroy the Hairies, Jimmy, and the Newsboys. The Whiz Wagons Are Coming!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 135 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #20-3A1FD4E-010

2nd appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. Snoopy with Sopwith Camel plane--model ad from Monogram. Evil Factory!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman leads Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion to The Project where the original Newsboy Legion work as scientists to crack the DNA code and create clones; Meanwhile, minions of Darkseid, Mokkari and Simyan, dispatch their own clone of Jimmy to The Project complex. The Hairies -- Super-Race -- Or Man's Second Chance article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 138 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #7300889-AB-001

Partial photo cover. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Neal Adams. The Big Boom!!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Murphy Anderson (some Superman, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White heads), inks by Vince Colletta; The cast escapes from the clone from the previous story and prevents Simyan and Mokkari from unleashing more clones on The Project. Letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4267641007

First appearance of The Living Mummy! Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; The Living Mummy comes to life and seeks out a descendant of the man that cursed him 3000 years ago. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2121493005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. A Separate War, script by Tony Isabella (plot, script) and Val Mayerik (plot), pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Dan Green; The war becomes worse when Ron--an anthropologist--begins to take on a warrior's demeanor, and Hydron lords over the people of Cairo; But The Mummy, Ron, The Asp, Olddan, and Zephyr combine their skills to escape from the ancient Lord of Waters. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 21D CBCS 8.0 SS Tom Yeates Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Witnessed Signature: Tom Yeates on 9/16/2023.

Label #24-1579810-004

Direct Edition. Cover art by Tom Yeates. The Anatomy Lesson, script by Alan Moore, art by Stephen R. Bissette and John Totleben; General Sunderland hires Jason Woodrue to examine Swamp Thing and determine how Alec Holland became the monster, but Woodrue discovers that Swamp Thing only thinks that he was Alec Holland; When Sunderland fires Woodrue, the scientist allows Swamp Thing to take revenge on Sunderland for the both of them; new origin for Swamp Thing. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 25 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Stephen R. Bissette and John Totleben. The Sleep of Reason..., script by Alan Moore, art by Stephen R. Bissette and John Totleben; Using a Ouija board, Chris and Jenny (Pauls parents) release the Monkey King, who adopts Paul as his master; Jason The Demon Blood goes to Baton Rouge; Abby gets a new job at Elysium Lawns; The Monkey King, getting stronger, is ready to attack again; John Constantine cameo. NOTE: See Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) #37 for Constantine's first full appearance. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 37 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4216016021

"Growth Patterns!" Written by Alan Moore, with art by Rick Veitch and John Totleben. Cover by Stephen Bissette and Totleben. New "Growth Patterns" and other strange abilities emerge in Swamp Thing as he fights for survival. NOTE: 1st appearance of John Constantine, Hellblazer. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Tales of the Beanworld (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0242259005

Cover art by Larry Marder. The Legend of Pop! Pop! Pop!, script and art by Larry Marder; The Mirthful Mossy Mammoth and his clone son attack the Hoi Polloi, source of the Beans sustenance. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Tales of the Green Lantern Corps (1981) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-11F72CB-010

1st appearance of Nekron. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Defeat!, script by Mike W. Barr (plot) and Len Wein (script), pencils by Joe Staton (breakdowns) and Frank McLaughlin (finished art), inks by Frank McLaughlin; the Green Lanterns battle Krona's army as Krona intends to revert the universe to its Primal Atom state and destroy OA. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $1.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 178 CBCS 4.5

Paper: White

Label #21-24c87c6-020

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "Death Is a Stranger," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Following the defeat of Surtur, Odin has reclaimed the throne in Asgard, although there is much celebration, Sif notices that Thor is concerned over when Loki may return to attack Asgard anew; While in the deep reaches of space, the Abomination re-materializes on the Stranger's world following his defeat at the hands of the Silver Surfer; Finding himself outside of the Stranger's citadel, the Abomination sneaks into it to try and find a means of defeating his captor so that he might escape. Cameos by the Silver Surfer and Warlock Prime. Ad for Conan the Barbarian #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 193 VG- 3.5

48-page giant. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. "What Power Unleashed?", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema; High atop Mount Everest, Blader and Karnilla have summoned the Silver Surfer to come to the aid of Thor, who is now battling Durok, a powerful mystical creature created by Loki; The Surfer, after many betrayals from humans is apathetic to Balder's pleas for help, telling the God that he has no interest in the affairs of humans; Balder furiously pleads with the Surfer, telling the Zennlavian that he would give his life to Thor; Hearing this, Karnilla painfully reminds Balder that his life is sworn to her and her only; This prompts the Surfer to get involved, and when Karnilla is unable to strike the Surfer down, she frees Balder from the rocky confines she is crushing him in and the Surfer uses his Power Cosmic to heal him; Karnilla realizes to her horror what she had almost done and wonders if she would ever be deserving of Balders love. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 199 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "If This Be Death..!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Hela has come for the soul of Odin, but so has Pluto and his minions; Hela fights at Thor's side for a time until she is force to flee; Pluto then defeats Thor, and is poised to kill him. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Balder, and Karnilla. First appearance of Ego-Prime; Ego cameo. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 373,623; average paid circulation 229,492. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 225 VF- 7.5

Cover by John Buscema. First appearance of Firelord in "The Coming of the Firelord!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor commands Mjolnir to return to him, and so it must; Hercules returns with the body of Holmes, and in drawing close, the spirit returns to his body; While Thor changes back to Blake to check on Krista, Firelord arrives on Earth, and at the selfsame hospital; Hercules and Firelord begin to battle, and Blake's cane is knocked out a window; Blake races to the ground and changes to Thor, and then he stops the battle, realizing who Firelord is - herald to Galactus; Firelord then summons Galactus, and Galactus plans to feast this day. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp #17 (Black Bolt by Jack Kirby). Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 239 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDCA-009

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. "Time Quake!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; With Geirrodur defeated, Ulik now sets his sights on the surface world; But Thor stands in his way and defeats him; Thor then causes the cave to collapse on the trolls, while he and Jane escape to the surface; Back in California, at a strike meeting, Orrin breaks up an attack by Conners and his men, when a gigantic pyramid bursts up from the ground; Orrin seems transfixed by it and begins heading for it; Thor leaves Jane to search for Odin, but after he leaves, Jane sees Orrin in California heading toward the pyramid; Osiris, Isis, and Horus appear in a doorway and Orrin follows them inside. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 277 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4420419005

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Bob McLeod. "Time of the Trolls!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer; Loki is sentenced to the place of punishment for his role in starting Ragnarok; The new Thor takes Sif to a distant land to be his queen; Hela and her horde of Trolls prepare to storm the rainbow bridge. Appearances by Odin, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Loki, the Enchantress, the Executioner, and Balder. Bullpen Bulletins. "McBrain's Brain Drain" Hostess snack cakes ad with Daredevil. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 300 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-105

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The Eternals Saga: Part 19 of 20 - Cover by Keith Pollard. Origin of Odin and the Destroyer in "Chapter One Twilight of the Gods!", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; Siegfried is killed by Hagen; Siegfried and Brunnhilda are escorted to Asgard by Valkyries; Odin returns them to life with no memory of their previous lives, and Siegfried now named Thor; Odin tries to kill himself until the appearance of the first Celestial spaceship causes him to want to live again. "The Human Torch Saves the Valley!" Hostess snack cake ad. "Chapter 2 Whatever Gods There Be...", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; The Eye of Odin finishes its story, telling Thor of how Odin, Zeus and Vishnu confront the Celestials when they landed in the past, trying to drive them away. "Chapter Three Day of Alpha," script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; Odin and Thor battle the Celestials; The Celestials pass judgement on the Earth; Thor learns the identity of his mother. 52 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 310 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4420419006

Cover by Keith Pollard. "The Maelstrom to Mephisto," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; Mephisto gets angry when he feels that Thor is taking an active role in turning people to the side of good so he travels to New York to personally turn people to the side of evil. "Wonders of Nature" Hostess snack cakes ad with the Fantastic Four. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.