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    Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 41B CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4431336013

    Starts Jul 6

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    NOTE: This is a variant cover for Amazing Spider-Man #41, NOT Avengers. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. Cover by Lorenzo Pastrovicchio. GANG WAR CONTINUES! With all of New York's super underworld fighting for dominance, you didn't think Wilson Fisk, the former Kingpin of Crime, would sit it out, did you? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 43B CGC 9.8

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    Label #4431336015

    Starts Jul 6

    NOTE: This is a variant cover for Amazing Spider-Man #43, NOT X-Men #1. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. Cover by Lorenzo Pastrovicchio. The Final Fight of GANG WAR starts here! The biggest and most brutal battle in Spider-Man history starts now, so batten your hatches!!! If you thought you knew what Madame Masque or Hobgoblin or Beetle or Diamondback was capable of, THINK AGAIN! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Label #4375739003

    Starts Jun 24

    Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Label #4375739002

    Starts Jul 22

    Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 101 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4255045013

    Starts Jul 6

    A Monster Called...Morbius! - Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, Sr.The dramatic debut of Morbius the Living Vampire! Dr. Michael Morbius has a lust for blood, and he's out to sink his fangs into Spider-Man! But the wallcrawler is even more spiderlike than usual - because, in an effort to 'cure' himself of his spider-powers, he's ended up with four extra limbs! Peter must seek out Curt Connors, the Lizard, to return himself to normal - but little does Spidey know that he's on a collision course with Morbius that will put him in the crosshairs of not one, but two monsters! Witness the beginning of a rivalry for the ages between webslinger and bloodsucker, in the issue that began the tragic tale of the misunderstood Michael Morbius! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #101. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 121FOIL CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Foil Edition.

    Label #4413007011

    Starts Jul 6

    Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, The 616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Foil Cover by John Romita Sr. Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Gil Kane. The night Gwen Stacy died! In 1973, Spider-Man fans the world over were shocked by a story that had previously been unthinkable. To strike at the heart of Peter Parker, the Green Goblin kidnaps the woman he loves, Gwen Stacy, and Spider-Man faces a race against time as he swings to the rescue. Readers were used to Spidey saving the day - and as the Goblin sends Gwen plummeting from a bridge, our hero believes he has done it again, firing out a webline that breaks her fall. But when Peter holds Gwen in his arms, the heartbreaking truth is revealed - and comic books are changed forever! It's a masterpiece of storytelling from Gerry Conway and Gil Kane, and one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #121. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 129 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4340761016

    Starts Jul 6

    Written By Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru. Cover by Gil Kane. He's different…he's deadly…he's the Punisher! But why does he have Spider-Man in his sights? Find out as Frank Castle makes his mighty Marvel debut in an all-time classic from legendary creators Gerry Conway and Ross Andru! The Punisher's relentless war on crime has enthralled readers for decades - but it all began here, as the lethal vigilante is manipulated by the scheming Jackal into targeting Spidey! Frank only kills those who deserve to die - and he believes the "web-slinging menace" has earned just such a fate! Now, as Spider-Man and the Punisher clash for the first time, a rivalry for the ages is born! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300A CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4375739004

    Starts Jul 6

    Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #300. 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $6.99.

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300A CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4375739006

    Starts Jun 24

    Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #300. 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $6.99.

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300A CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4338739008

    Starts Jul 22

    Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #300. 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $6.99.

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300B CGC 9.9

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    Paper: White

    Foil Edition.

    Label #4356373005

    Starts Jul 6

    Foil Edition. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 48 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300B CGC 9.8

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    Label #4354665003

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    Starts Jun 24

    Foil Edition. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 48 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300B CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Foil Edition.

    Label #4375739012

    Starts Jul 6

    Foil Edition. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 48 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300B CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Foil Edition.

    Label #4375739009

    Starts Jul 22

    Foil Edition. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 48 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300B CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Foil Edition.

    Label #4375739010

    Starts Jul 29

    Foil Edition. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 48 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300B CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Foil Edition.

    Label #4375739007

    Starts Aug 5

    Foil Edition. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 48 pages, full color. Rated T

  • Item #61104146
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    Amazing Spider-Man Gang War First Strike (2023 Marvel) 1BRYS.A CGC 10.0

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    Paper: White

    Bry's Comics Edition HAS COA

    Label #4359559411

    Starts Jun 24

    Bry's Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Ivan Tao. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Joey Vazquez. PRELUDE TO GANG WAR! The super-crime landscape of New York has been on edge. This issue, they jump over that edge. What incites the war?! Who hired Shotgun and took out Tombstone? What, if anything, can Spider-Man do about it? Everything you need to know before GANG WAR officially kicks off next month is HERE. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

  • Item #61127558
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    Amazing Spider-Man Giveaway Acme and Dingo Children's Boots (1980) 1 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white

    Acme and Dingo Boots Giveaway

    Label #4427612021

    Starts Jun 24

    Exclusive Collector's Edition Promotional Comic presented by Acme and Dingo Children's Boots. Guest starring Spider-Woman. Cover by John Romita, Jr. "The Absorbing Man Breaks Loose!" written by David Anthony Kraft & Ed Hannigan, art by Alan Kupperberg & Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.40.

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    Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows (2015) 2STANLEE.B CGC 9.6 SS Stan Lee/ Campbell Campbell Stan Lee B&W Variant

    Paper: White

    Signed by Stan Lee on 8/2/15 and J. Scott Campbell on 10/26/22 Campbell Sketch Cover

    Label #4163471020

    Starts Jun 24

    Stan Lee Collectibles Exclusive. B&W cover. Secret Wars: Warzones - Written by Dan Slott. Art and Cover by J. Scott Campbell. THE LAST SPIDER-MAN STORY Not even The Amazing Spider-Man is safe from Secret Wars! In this new Marvel Universe, Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson and their daughter have to scrape by to make ends meet, but they have each other… Face front, True Believers. This is the one you've been asking for. 28 pages, full color. Rated T. A set of the colored and B&W Stan Lee variant was sold exclusively at 2015 SDCC.

  • Item #60588578
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    Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows (2015) 5STANLEE.B CGC 9.8 SS Stan Lee/ Campbell Campbell Stan Lee B&W Variant

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    Paper: White

    Signed by Lee on 9/20/15 and J. Scott Campbell on 10/26/22 Campbell Sketch Cover

    Label #4151384019

    Starts Jun 24

    Stan Lee Collectibles.com Exclusive and Anastasia's Collectibles sketch variant. Written by Dan Slott. Art by Adam Kubert and Scott Hanna. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. The Parkers vs. Regent. 36 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Amazing Spider-Man Sony Pictures Edition (2004) 50 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    REPRINT. Sony Pictures Edition.

    Label #4184184002

    Starts Aug 5

    Mini-Comic included in Spider-Man 2 movie DVD Collector's Gift Set. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man #50, plus a small gallery of Spidey covers (most featuring Doctor Octopus). Back cover art by J. Scott Campbell. 5" x 7-1/8", full color, 30 pages including covers.

  • Item #61011710
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    American Tail Fievel Goes West (1992) 1 CGC 9.8

    One of only 2 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4413401013

    Starts Jul 6

    The beginning of the 3-part adaptation of the Steven Spielberg animated film. Fievel Mousekewitz and his family embark on their hazardous journey way out West. Written by D.G. Chichester, with art by George Wildman. Cover price $1.00.

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    Angela Asgard's Assassin (2014) 1C CGC 9.8 Quesada 1:100 Variant

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    Paper: White

    Quesada Variant Cover.

    Label #4425746012

    Starts Jun 24

    Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Kieron Gillen and Marguerite Bennett. Art by Phil Jimenez and Stephanie Hans. Cover by Joe Quesada. All her life, Angela -- the finest warrior of Heven -- was raised to hate Asgard with every fiber of her being. And now Angela knows the truth about her identity: She is Thor's sister. She is an Asgardian. Cast out of her home and wanting nothing to do with Asgard, Angela must now strike out on her own! But what does Angela have that both Asgard and Heven want? And why are they so eager to get it? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #61101542
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    Tags: Annihilation (part 4)
    Published Jan 2007 by Marvel.

    Annihilation (2006) 4 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4193081023

    Starts Jun 24

    Written by KEITH GIFFEN. Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO. Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO. Left behind, can Drax survive...Thanos takes action...and Nova sets course on a suicide mission. Cover price $2.99.

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    Annihilation Conquest Prologue (2007) 1 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #3743713024

    Starts Jul 6

    Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Art by MIKE PERKINS Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT The next sci-fi epic blasts off here! In the grim aftermath of the Annihilation War, a devastated universe struggles to rebuild. Gripped by fear and paranoia, civilizations have collapsed and entire worlds are now smoking ruins. What's next for the battle-weary heroes known as Nova, Peter Quill and Quasar? What are Ronan's plans for the once-mighty Kree Empire? Which cosmic characters of the past are about to return? Who is the new hero approaching on the horizon? And what is the new threat that no one suspects? Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the acclaimed writing duo that brought you Annihilation Nova, unite with rising star Mike Perkins (Captain America, Union Jack) and cover artist Aleksi Briclot (World of Warcraft) to light the fuse on the next saga that will blast the universe wide open! 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

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    Astonishing Tales (1970) 13 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4419035004

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Rich Buckler. Man-Thing!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler (pages 1-6) and John Buscema (pages 7-20), inks by Dan Adkins; Ka-Zar (with the help of AIM) manages to capture the Man-Thing and he is transported to the lab; He escapes and follows Ka-Zar and Barbara Morris when they go searching for the kidnapped Dr. Calvin; They find and save Dr. Calvin but the traitorous Paul Allen is killed by the Man-Thing. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60994111
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    Astonishing Tales (1970) 25 CGC 9.4

    1st app. Deathlok

    Paper: White

    Label #4349132002

    Starts Jul 6

    This issue not only marks George Perez's first pro comic art, but the first appearance of Deathlok! Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. A Cold Knight's Frenzy, script by Rich Buckler (Plot; Concept) and Doug Moench (Script), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Rich Buckler (Primary Inks), Klaus Janson (Ink Assist), Al Milgrom (Ink Assist), and Mike Esposito (Ink Assist); Deathlok is shown to be a robot with a human mind that has the ability to override its programming; Deathlok has a flashback showing that his old army buddy Major Simon Riker is responsible for his creation. Stan Lee's Soapbox, art by Rich Buckler. Creation of Deathlok article, art by Rich Buckler. Promo for Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Deathlok creation satire, script by Doug Moench, pencils by George Perez, inks by Mike Esposito; George Perez' first published work. Marvel Value Stamp #68 featuring Daimon Hellstrom [Son of Satan]. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #61143268
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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 1 CGC 0.5

    1st app. the Avengers

    Paper: Off white

    Back Cover Missing and page 13 Missing. 1st-3rd Wrap Missing. Large Pieces Cut Out From Page 4, 5, 7, and 9.

    Label #4427457021

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. In this first landmark issue, Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Ant Man form the Avengers in "The Coming of the Avengers!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Loki, having been previously captured by Thor, is being held prisoner at the Isle of Silence in Asgard; His physical form may be confined there, but by means of thought projection his disembodied self travels to Earth in search of revenge; He spots Thor in his human identity of Dr. Don Blake, but resists defeating him as it would be a hollow victory compared to defeating him as Thor; After hours of searching, Loki happens across the Hulk and devises a wicked plan to entice Blake to transform into Thor; Hours later, newspapers print articles about the Hulk being on the rampage again and a manhunt begins; The Hulk's friend, Rick Jones, reads the article with disbelief and meets with members of the Teen Brigade in order to find help to track Hulk down to find the truth; They attempt to contact the Fantastic Four but Loki interferes with the radio signal, diverting it to Don Blake; He decides to transform into Thor to help the Teen Brigade; Unknown to Loki, the radio signal is also picked up by Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Iron Man, who also travel to assist; Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp pursue the Hulk to an auto factory in Detroit; Thor appears with Loki to clear Hulk's name; Suddenly Loki makes himself radioactive forcing the heroes to retreat; Luckily, Loki stands over a trapdoor and Ant-Man's ants trigger a switch, dropping him into a lead-lined tank; Upon celebrating their victory, Ant-Man and the Wasp point out how well they could work as a team, and that they should work together in future; The Wasp decides they should call themselves the Avengers, and everybody agrees. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 3 CGC 4.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #3773926004

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. The Avengers Meet... Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; After he left them, the Avengers feel responsible for the damages that the Hulk may cause; They start a search for him and find him. When they start to battle, the Sub-Mariner joins the Hulk. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Iron Man. Guest appearances by the Hulk, Rick Jones, the Sub-Mariner, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the original X-Men, Odin, and miscellaneous Asgardians. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 3 CGC 1.8

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4374206006

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. The Avengers Meet... Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; After he left them, the Avengers feel responsible for the damages that the Hulk may cause; They start a search for him and find him. When they start to battle, the Sub-Mariner joins the Hulk. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Iron Man. Guest appearances by the Hulk, Rick Jones, the Sub-Mariner, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the original X-Men, Odin, and miscellaneous Asgardians. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 5 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4279148001

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Invasion of the Lava Men!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Avengers return to their mansion to inspect the damage caused by the battle with the Hulk; Days later, a mysterious high-pitched sound destroys a computer in one of Tony Stark's factories in Long Island and Iron Man is informed; Meanwhile, Giant-Man and the Wasp are conducting experiments inside of a large anthill; They are also affected by the noise and manage to escape before the anthill collapses; In his medical office, Don Blake reads about the effects of the noise in the newspaper; Thor meets up with Captain America and Rick Jones, who are training, and they witness another shockwave; The six heroes investigate the source of this new unknown threat; Meanwhile, in an army base in the west of the country, a strange rock breaks the surface of the earth, and soldiers investigate. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, and Giant-Man. Appearance by the Hulk. First letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 5 CGC 3.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4243083007

    Starts Jun 24

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Invasion of the Lava Men!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Avengers return to their mansion to inspect the damage caused by the battle with the Hulk; Days later, a mysterious high-pitched sound destroys a computer in one of Tony Stark's factories in Long Island and Iron Man is informed; Meanwhile, Giant-Man and the Wasp are conducting experiments inside of a large anthill; They are also affected by the noise and manage to escape before the anthill collapses; In his medical office, Don Blake reads about the effects of the noise in the newspaper; Thor meets up with Captain America and Rick Jones, who are training, and they witness another shockwave; The six heroes investigate the source of this new unknown threat; Meanwhile, in an army base in the west of the country, a strange rock breaks the surface of the earth, and soldiers investigate. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, and Giant-Man. Appearance by the Hulk. First letters page; letter to the editor from comics artist Alan Weiss. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 7 CGC 3.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4392155003

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Rick Jones dons Bucky's costume in "Their Darkest Hour!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; In Asgard, the Enchantress and the Executioner are banished to Earth by Odin; There they find Zemo (who had managed to escape the authorities) and they team up with him to stop Captain America; The Enchantress' motive is to get Thor by her side; She successfully lures Thor and hypnotizes him to fight for them; Meanwhile Captain America travels to the Amazon jungle to capture Zemo; Captain America then wins against Zemo's forces and Zemo tries to escape; Captain America grabs onto to the escape ship, however; The other Avengers fight Thor and, thanks to Iron Man, bring him back to his senses; Zemo's ship flies to the Avengers battle to rescue the Executioner and the Enchantress. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Captain America. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 11 CGC 5.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4369199004

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Mighty Avengers Meet Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Chic Stone; Kang creates a robotic Spider-Man and sends him back in time to battle the Avengers. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Guest stars the Amazing Spider-Man. Villain: Kang. Cameo appearances by Zemo, the Executioner, Wonder Man, Dr. Doom, Magneto, Mysterio, the Unicorn, and Kraven the Hunter (all in Kang's files). Kang pin-up. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 23 CGC 6.0

    Romita Sr.'s first Silver Age Marvel work

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4055132007

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Once an Avenger!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita; Kang takes note that Steve Rogers is no longer an Avenger and easily defeats and captures the remaining three members; Cap comes to the rescue but is beaten too. Kang seems invincible! Avengers Roll Call: Captain America (returns to Avengers this issue), Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Villain: Kang. Guest appearances by Princess Ravonna (first appearance) and Carelius (first appearance). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #17. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 25 CGC 8.0

    Paper: White

    Label #3923282003

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Enter... Dr. Doom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver recieve a letter from their Aunt in Latveria and decide to visit her; When they arrive they are jailed and discover it is a trap set up by Doctor Doom, who decides defeating the Avengers will instill fear in to the Fantastic Four,making them easy to defeat; The Fantastic Four attempt to assist the Avengers, but are not allowed, as interference could spark an international incident; Nevertheless, the Avengers escape and fight Doom to a standstill, where he causes a diversion and escapes. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from writer Steve Utley. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #19. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 48 CGC 7.5

    1st app. new Black Knight

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #3906449017

    Starts Jul 6

    First appearance of the new Black Knight (aka Dane Whitman) in "The Black Knight Lives Again!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Tuska. Cover by George Tuska. Inside Garrett Castle Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are prisoners of Magneto! And the Master of Magnetism is admonishing them to rejoin the brotherhood! While elsewhere in the castle, a stunning transformation is occurring as Dane Whitman decides to take up the mantle of the Black Knight! Dane wants the knight to become a force for good! So his first act is to fly to Avengers Mansion and tell the Avengers about Wanda and Pietro's plight! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes mistake Dane for the evil Black Knight and attack! Will the new knight's career be over before it even starts? Meanwhile in Olympus, Hercules discovers the Temple of the Promethean Flame in ruins and his fellow gods missing! Origin of the new Black Knight. First appearance of Aragorn - the winged horse. Cameo appearances by Jarvis and the Toad. Flashback cameo by Nathan Garrett - the previous Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Hercules, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Wasp. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #40.) 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 57 CGC 8.0

    1st SA app. Vision

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #3750972001

    Starts Jul 6

    First appearance of the Vision in "Behold...the Vision!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. One of the landmark issues of the silver age! On a rainy night in Manhattan, a strange being enters Janet Van Dyne's apartment and suddenly collapses! The Wasp quickly calls Goliath; and they take the red-hued stranger to Avengers Mansion for examination! Once there Hank Pym discovers that the Vision is a human being constructed of synthetic materials - a synthezoid in fact! When the Vision wakes up, he remembers that Ultron sent him to destroy the Avengers! But now the Vision wants to flip the script on his creator! So he leads Earth's Mightiest Heroes back to Ultron's underground lair! Could this be a trap? Either way Ultron-5 is waiting! And the battle is coming! Will the Vision prove worthy of the Avengers' trust? Cameo appearance by the Black Widow. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: The synthezoid avenger is not to be confused with the golden age Vision (aka Aarkus). Marie Severin contributed pencils to page 3 - the second to last panel. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #7 and also in Marvel Super Action #18.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 59 CGC 7.5

    1st app. Yellowjacket

    Paper: White

    Label #4388997006

    Starts Jul 6

    First appearance of Yellowjacket (aka Henry Pym) in "The Name is Yellowjacket!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. A new crime-fighter bursts onto the scene in New York City! And the Daily Bugle loves him already! The brash Yellowjacket barges into Avengers Mansion and boasts about killing Goliath! Shocked by the news; Hawkeye, T'Challa, and the Vision charge forward! But the mysterious Yellowjacket fights them off and absconds with the Wasp! Fearing that Jan is in serious danger, the Avengers pursue Yellowjacket across town! But when Earth's Mightiest Heroes locate their new foe, the Wasp asks them to leave Yellowjacket alone! Wow, why would Jan do that? Because she wants to marry him that's why! Wedding bells ring next issue! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Spider-Man, Jarvis, Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and the Black Widow. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye, Wasp, Yellowjacket, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest co-creator Wendy Fletcher (Pini). This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Super Action 20 & 21.) 32 pages. 12 cent cover price. Cover price $0.12.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 62 CGC 8.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4293097017

    Starts Jul 6

    "The Monarch and the Man-Ape" First appearance of the Man-Ape. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by George Klein. Cover by John Buscema and George Klein. After their encounter with Ymir and Surtur, the Avengers travel to the Black Panther's homeland to recuperate! But unfortunately there is something rotten in the state of Wakanda! M'Baku, one of T'Challa's mightiest warriors, has usurped the throne and secretly taken on the identity of the Man-Ape! However the Avengers don't know that when they sit down for the evening feast! Once his teammates succumb to M'Baku's drugged wine, the Black Panther must face his royal challenger alone! In the heart of the jungle, T'Challa battles for his throne and his life vs. the ferocious Man-Ape! Appearance by the Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Hawkeye, and the Vision. (Notes: The Man-Ape returns in Avengers 78. The cover logo changes to "The Mighty Avengers" thru issue 69. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 428,600; average paid circulation 276,951. This story was reprinted in Jungle Action 5.) 32 pages. 12 cent cover price. Cover price $0.12.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 77 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #2106878013

    Starts Jun 24

    "Heroes for Hire!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Earth's Mightiest Heroes go to work! And unfortunately for the highest bidder Cornelius Van Lunt! Due to Stark Industries' financial woes caused by a hostile takeover attempt (by the aforementioned Mr. Van Lunt), the Avengers must come up with the back rent long overdue on their Fifth Avenue Mansion! So now it's time to punch the clock! But after completing their first paid assignment; Pietro and T'Challa sense that something isn't quite right about their working arrangement with Mr. Van Lunt! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes going to walk off the job? Not until they put the Split-Second Squad out of business! First appearance of the Split-Second Squad. Cameo appearance by Johnny Carson. Flashback cameo by Tony Stark. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 98 CGC 9.0

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #1476826003

    Starts Jul 22

    "Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith. The remarkable Kree/Skrull war is over! But there isn't any time to rest for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Ares, the Greek god of war, stokes a riot in downtown Manhattan by mind-controlling the nearby residents! When the Avengers and Rick Jones arrive to restore the peace, they fall under Ares' trance too! The only heroes left unaffected are Thor and the Vision! But before the Prince of Asgard and the synthezoid avenger can challenge Ares, they must first fend off their teammates! The Vision battles Shell-Head while Thor takes on Cap, Wanda, and Pietro! Everything is going Ares' way! How will the Avengers turn the tide? Cameo appearance by Hercules. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Ares previously appeared in Avengers 50. Clint Barton returns to his Hawkeye identity. The letters page includes a lengthy letter from fantasy novelist Stephen R. Donaldson (of Chronicles of Thomas Covenant fame) and a letter from comics writer Michael P. Higgins. This three-part story was reprinted in Avengers (3rd series) 48.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 99 CGC 6.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4428648001

    Starts Jul 29

    "They First Make Mad!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Tom Sutton. Cover by John Buscema and Barry Windsor-Smith. Earth's Mightiest Heroes welcome back Hawkeye and Hercules to their ranks! However not all is well with the Prince of Power! Hercules has lost his memory! And while the Avengers feverishly work to restore it, Ares makes his next move! In a flash of light, Bia and Kratos appear inside Avengers Mansion and grab Hercules! Wow, this is the powerful duo that bound Prometheus in days of yore! But the Avengers don't care about the past, they will protect the Son of Zeus at all costs! The gods, demi-gods, and mortals throw down on Fifth Avenue for the Lion of Olympus! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Ant-Man (aka Henry Pym), and the Black Panther. Flashback cameos by Goliath, the Guardsman (aka Kevin O'Brien), and the Skrulls to recap Clint Barton's narrow escape at the end of the Kree/Skrull war. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian George Olshevsky. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 342,236; average paid circulation 206,478.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 135 CGC 7.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4427612024

    Starts Jun 24

    "The Torch is Passed!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Jim Starlin and John Romita Sr. (vignettes). In the Mad Thinker's deserted laboratory, the Vision witnesses how Ultron-5 transformed the original Human Torch's body into his own synthetic body. Sadly, the synthezoid avenger also observes the tragic death of his creator and his first valiant fight against Ultron. However, the past is in the past; and knowing the truth, the Vision is ready to move forward and reunite with Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Meanwhile in present day Vietnam, Moondragon joins Mantis, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, Libra, and the Cotati to uncover the secrets of the Celestial Madonna. Origin of the Vision. Origin of Moondragon. Death of Dr. Phineas T. Horton. Story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 4. Cameo appearance by Immortus. Flashback cameos by the Wasp, Henry Pym, Dr. Phineas T. Horton, Quasimodo, Silver Surfer, Thanos, Mentor, and the Mad Thinker. (Notes: This issue fills in the details of what took place between Fantastic Four Annual 4 and the Vision's first appearance in Avengers 57. Elements of the story in Doctor Strange (2nd series) 7 continue in Giant-Size Avengers 4.) The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 342,917; average paid circulation 188,084. Cover price $0.25.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 CGC 9.6

    1st app. Hellcat

    Paper: White

    Label #1993848002

    Starts Jul 6

    "Claws!" Part 4 of 7. First appearance of Hellcat. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers are free inside the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility! However, it doesn't take long for Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter to locate them and activate the plant's internal military-grade weapons! During the missile attack, the Avengers are forced to split up. The Beast, Vision, and Scarlet Witch go one way...and Captain America, Iron Man, and Patsy Walker go another! When Shell-head comes across the former uniform of the Cat, the shield-slinger gets an idea! And in a dazzling transformation...Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat! The Avengers could use another hero on their side, because the rematch with Doctor Spectrum, the Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, and the Whizzer is coming up fast! An excellent issue! The story (part 5) continues in Avengers 147. Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearances by the Two-Gun Kid, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Tigra. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Peter Gillis and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #39 Thor by Jack Kirby.) Cover price $0.25.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 171 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4427246019

    Starts Jul 6

    The Korvac Saga: Part 4 of 10 - "Where Angels Fear to Tread" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in hot pursuit of Jocasta through the streets of Manhattan! During the chase the Avengers pick up an ally, Ms. Marvel, and locate the female robot's final destination...a convent! Is Ultron hiding out among the nuns? The evil one is full of surprises! And the next one is for the Scarlet Witch, the most dangerous avenger to the adamantium monster! It's another classic battle between the Avengers and Ultron! An excellent issue! (Notes: Ultron returns in Avengers 202. This issue was reprinted in 1999 in Ultron Unleashed 1. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Kevin Dooley.) Cover price $0.35.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 181 CGC 9.6

    1st app. Scott Lang

    Paper: White

    Label #3931998009

    Starts Jul 6

    "On the Matter of Heroes!" Part 1 of 2. Written by David Michelinie. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. A new era for 'Earth's Mightiest Heroes' begins, and the first order of business is selecting the seven members of the new roster. But this time the federal government is going to help the Avengers choose! Peter Gyrich announces the selections: the Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp,...and the Falcon! Hold on, is the Falcon even an avenger? That's what Hawkeye would like to know! Meanwhile, the old man from Vladivostok, Django Maximoff, finally arrives in New York City. And the lives of Pietro and Wanda will never be the same again. Cameo appearances by the Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Black Widow, Hercules, and Moondragon. Note: John Byrne begins his 1-year stint as the regular artist on the series. Note: First appearance of Scott Lang (the second Ant-Man). Cover price $0.35.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 187N CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4419868006

    Starts Jul 22

    Newsstand Edition. "The Call of the Mountain Thing!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Mark Gruenwald and Steven Grant. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. One of the classic Avengers issues of the bronze age! Chthon has possessed the Scarlet Witch! And now Wanda is wreaking havoc across Central Europe! Six avengers are on the way to help Quicksilver, but the likes of Thor, Iron Man, and the Vision are not among them! Does this group of avengers have the raw power to defeat Modred the Mystic and Chthon? After the Falcon, Wasp, Ms. Marvel, Wonder Man, and Cap fall to the elder demon; the end of the world appears close at hand! But the resourceful Hank McCoy finds a piece of Wundagore Mountain's history. And in stunning fashion, one of the knights of Wundagore rides again! Will the Beast lead the charge to an inspiring victory? Or will Chthon's master plan succeed? Avengers Assemble! Cameo appearance by Bova. Final appearance of Django Maximoff. Flashback cameos by Morgan Le Fey, Magnus, Magda, Agatha Harkness, and the High Evolutionary. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Falcon, Ms. Marvel, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, the Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Notes: Uncanny X-Men 125 provides the final clue concerning the true identity of Pietro and Wanda's father. In the Vision and the Scarlet Witch Limited Series (1st series) issue 4, the long-awaited reunion between father (super-villain) and children (avengers) takes place. This three-part story was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: The Yesterday Quest. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Cat Yronwode.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 196D CGC 8.5

    1st full app. Taskmaster

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4427612017

    Starts Jun 24

    Direct Edition. "The Terrible Toll of the Taskmaster" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. A brand new villain, the Taskmaster, has turned the tables on the Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Ant-Man! The three insect-like super-heroes are prisoners inside the Taskmaster's training academy! The good news is that seven avengers are waiting outside the training compound, but the bad news...none of them know that their teammates are in grave danger! However, Earth Mightiest Heroes follow the ants, and the trail leads to the Taskmaster! Is the villain with the photographic reflexes ready to battle the Avengers? Choose wisely dear Taskmaster! First (full) appearance and origin of the Taskmaster. (Notes: The Taskmaster appears next in Marvel Team-Up 103. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 257 CGC 9.0

    1st app. Nebula

    Paper: White

    Label #4399339017

    Starts Jun 24

    "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.