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Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0275839026

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) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4643171022

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Howard becomes a Master of Quack Fu in the Kung Fu satire, "Four Feathers of Death!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Leialoha. Spicer-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twinkie Takers." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Leialoha cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4414320024

"Fowl of Fear!" Insane farmer Mister Chicken has his eyes on Howard and Bev. He thinks they would make good livestock. "From Hell It Cometh...Chair-Thing!" The Kidney Lady hassle Howard and Bev, who end up naked in bed on the final page. Also includes "The $64,000 Desperado!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Gary Hallgren. Cover price $1.00.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 7 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4710834001

"Of Dice and Ducks!" This rant against capitalism puts Howard and the Man-Thing in a small town that resembles the board game Monopoly. "Dynamite, Baby!!" A crazed radical plans to rob a bank. Includes pinups by John Byrne, Marshall Rogers, and Walt Simonson. Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dave Simons, Alfredo Alcala, and Tom Palmer. Cover by John Pound. Cover price $1.25.