Auctions: comic books in grade FN or lower

Marvel Comics Presents Lot of 10

Issues 73, 74D, 75, 76, 77D, 78D, 80, 81, 83, and 84 of Marvel Comics Presents (1988). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Marvel Comics Presents Lot of 10

Issues 73, 74D, 75, 76, 77D, 78D, 80-82, and 84 of Marvel Comics Presents (1988). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Marvel Comics Presents Lot of 10

Issues 73, 74D, 75, 76, 77D, 78D, 80-82, and 84 of Marvel Comics Presents (1988). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Marvel Comics Presents Lot of 10

Issues 60, 61, 92, 105, 109, 119-122, and 129 of Marvel Comics Presents (1988). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range with a couple grading VG.

Marvel Comics Presents Lot of 10

Issues 3, 20, 25, 32, 33, 35-38, and 58 of Marvel Comics Presents (1988). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Marvel Comics Presents Lot of 8

Issues 88-91, 94, 96, 97, and 99 of Marvel Comics Presents (1988). Most will grade in the VF to FN+ range.

Marvel Comics Presents Lot of 9

Issues 40, 41, 60, 62, and 87-91 of Marvel Comics Presents (1988). Most will grade in the VF range.

Marvel Comics Presents Lot of 9

Issues 92-100 of Marvel Comics Presents (1988). Most will grade in the VF range.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 16 FN- 5.5

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Lettered by Rick Veitch! Story later reprinted in Marvels Star Wars #39-44. Full color; 96 pages. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 22 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Blade Runner. The official comic book adaptation of the classic science fiction film. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Blade Runner #1-2. Includes movie stills and biographical material. Full color; 64 pages. Painted cover by Jim Steranko. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Fanfare Lot of 4

Issues 10-13 of Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VF- range.

Marvel Fanfare Lot of 6

Issues 3-5, 33, 37, and 50 of Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with #5 grading VG.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 12 FN 6.0

"The Bite of the Blood Brothers!" Guest-starring the Thing and Iron Man. Script by Mike Friedrich. Pencils by Jim Starlin. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jim Starlin and John Romita. Ben Grimm is stranded in the Arizona desert after his battle against the Leader last issue! And looking for anyone or anything that can help him return home! In a stroke of luck, the golden avenger streaks overhead! But Shell-Head doesn't stop for Ben, he flies on to an abandoned military base! In a matter of minutes though, Iron Man will regret not stopping to pick up the strongest member of the Fantastic Four! Because far across the universe on Titan, Thanos commands the Blood Brothers to ambush the golden avenger! And just like that…the twin galactic vampires pounce on the unsuspecting Shell-Head! Fortunately for Tony Stark's alter-ego, the Thing eventually reaches Thanos' old base…and the rock'em sock'em battle erupts! The Invincible Iron Man and the blue-eyed idol of millions vs. the savage Blood Brothers! It's clobberin' time! Cameo appearances by Eros, Mentor, and Death. Flashback cameos by Drax the Destroyer and the Controller. (Notes: This issue is part of the classic Thanos storyline that ran though Captain Marvel 25-33. From a continuity standpoint, this story fits in and around Captain Marvel 30. The Blood Brothers previously appeared in the landmark Iron Man 55. The bloodthirsty brothers return in Iron Man 88. The Avengers visit Thanos' Arizona installation years later in Avengers 252. This is the final issue of the Marvel Feature 1st series. The letters page indicates that there was going to be a 13th issue featuring the Thing and the Man-Thing, but that story actually became the 1st issue of the Marvel Two-in-One series. This issue was reprinted in the Life of Captain Marvel limited series published in 1985.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Horror Lot of 5

Issues 1 and 3 of Chamber of Darkness (1969 Marvel); and 5-7 of Chamber of Chills (1972 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range with #1 of Chamber of Darkness grading VG.

Marvel Monograph The Art of Arthur Adams Cover Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Marvel Monsters Lot of 10

Issues 1 and 8 of Chamber of Darkness (1969 Marvel); 1 of Chamber of Darkness Special (1972); 7, 12, and 15 of Chamber of Chills (1972 Marvel); 21 of Vault of Evil (1973-1975 Marvel); 13 and 21 of Crypt of Shadows (1973); and 22 of Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #22 of Marvel Spotlight grading PR (page missing, affect story and art).

Marvel Monsters Lot of 10

Issues 1 and 7 of Tower of Shadows (1969); 2 of Where Creatures Roam (1970); 20 of Where Monsters Dwell (1970); 11 and 24 of Monsters on the Prowl (1971); 2 of Worlds Unknown (1973 Marvel); 21 of Godzilla (1977 Marvel); 1 of Chamber of Darkness Special (1972); and 28 of Creatures on the Loose (1971). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with a couple grading FN.

Marvel Monsters Lot of 10

Issues 4 and 6-8 of Frankenstein (1973 Marvel); and 1-3, 6, 14, and 15 of Journey into Mystery (1972 2nd series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with a couple grading closer to GD.

Marvel Monsters Lot of 10

Issues 14, 16, 20-22 of Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series); 29 of Fear (1970 Marvel); 4 of Giant Size Werewolf (1974); 8 and 9 of Supernatural Thrillers (1972); and 7 of Frankenstein (1973 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #21 of Marvel Spotlight grading PR (centerfold missing, affects story and art), and #8 of Supernatural Thrillers grading FR (missing Marvel Value Stamp).

Marvel Monsters Lot of 11

Issues 2, 4, and 5 of Giant Size Dracula (1974); 53 of Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series); 4 of Giant Size Werewolf (1974); 1 and 3 of Fear (1970 Marvel); and 21-23 and 29 of Fear (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) 68 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4018295005

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Wolf of Gotham starring Human Torch, art by Al Bellman. The Pawns of Satan starring Sub-Mariner, pencils by Allen Simon. Clue of the Chinese Ticket starring Miss America, art by Charles Nicholas. Golden Wraith of Walgrave starring Patriot. Blind Man's Boots starring Angle, art by Carmine Infantino. 52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 3 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Frank Giacoia. While the World Spins Mad!, script by Barry Smith (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Barry Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Sensing evil, Strange is so focused on seeking it out he's almost hit by a truck; He calls upon The Ancient One, who warns him of the nature of the evil, but is still mystified; Then he finds himself confronted by someone (or something) who takes his own form, and tells him he's "already defeated"; Only when he discovers his oldest enemy is at the bottom of it does he also realize he was hit by the truck--and has been in a hospital bed ever since!; On recovering, he erases the memory of the night's events from the doctor's mind, as "Many things there are that mankind must not know..." 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 4 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Barry Smith, inks by Tom Palmer. The Spawn of Sligguth, script by Archie Goodwin and Roy Thomas (plot), pencils by Barry Smith, inks by Frank Brunner; Ethan Stoddard asks help for his fiancee who has fallen prey to the cult of Sligguth in Starksboro; The Ancient One warns Strange of a Cosmic Obscenity that slumbers; Strange is overcome by Sligguth's worshippers. Featuring concepts created by Robert E. Howard. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 FN 6.0

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 2 VG+ 4.5

Sticker residue.

Cover art by Gray Morrow; Death Sentence first origin story for the Punisher written by Gerry Conway, art by Tony DeZuniga; The Executioner Speaks Out! text article by David Anthony Kraft; The Power Broker Resolution! starring Dominic Fortune, written by Len Wein, art by Howard Chaykin; Thor promo ad with art by Virgilio Redondo; and an ad for all the Marvel magazines. 84 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 3 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Gray Morrow; The Night Josie Harper Died starring Blade the Vampire Slayer, written by Chris Claremont, art by Tony DeZunga; Trail of Blood, Trail of Tears starring Blade, written by Claremont, pencils by DeZunga, inks by Rico Rival; Dawn of Blood starring Blade, written by Claremont, art by Rival; Hellmorn! Blade story, written by Claremont, art by Rival; A Short Picto-History of Blade written by Scott Edelman; and Titan promo ad with art by Rich Buckler. 76 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 3 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Gray Morrow; The Night Josie Harper Died starring Blade the Vampire Slayer, written by Chris Claremont, art by Tony DeZunga; Trail of Blood, Trail of Tears starring Blade, written by Claremont, pencils by DeZunga, inks by Rico Rival; Dawn of Blood starring Blade, written by Claremont, art by Rival; Hellmorn! Blade story, written by Claremont, art by Rival; A Short Picto-History of Blade written by Scott Edelman; and Titan promo ad with art by Rich Buckler. 76 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 4 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at 2 of 3 staples.

1st app. and origin Star-Lord. Cover art by Gray Morrow; Star-Lord illo by Bernie Wrightson; I Say It's Space Opera and I Say to Hell with It article by Archie Goodwin, pencils by John Fuller, inks by Rick Bryant; The Star-Lord article by Steve Englehart, art by Steve Gan; Star-Lord First House: Earth! written by Englehart, art by Steve Gan and Bob McLeod; Introduction…Sword in the Star article written by Edward S. Barkan and Bill Mantlo, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by McLeod; The Sword in the Star! Stave 1: Alas the Seeds of Man! written by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by P. Craig Russell and Rick Bryant; and Sherlock Holmes promo ad with art by Frank Thorne. 76 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 4 GD 2.0

3" spine split from bottom. Back cover tearing.

1st app. and origin Star-Lord. Cover art by Gray Morrow; Star-Lord illo by Bernie Wrightson; I Say It's Space Opera and I Say to Hell with It article by Archie Goodwin, pencils by John Fuller, inks by Rick Bryant; The Star-Lord article by Steve Englehart, art by Steve Gan; Star-Lord First House: Earth! written by Englehart, art by Steve Gan and Bob McLeod; Introduction…Sword in the Star article written by Edward S. Barkan and Bill Mantlo, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by McLeod; The Sword in the Star! Stave 1: Alas the Seeds of Man! written by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by P. Craig Russell and Rick Bryant; and Sherlock Holmes promo ad with art by Frank Thorne. 76 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Red Wolf origin (first appearance is in Avengers 80) in "Red Wolf." Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Wally Wood. Neal Adams cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 3 VG/FN 5.0

First 20-cent cover price. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Werewolf By Night!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Ploog; Andrea Timly captures Jack Russell and tries to get the location of the Darkhold from him. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3899135018

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Angels From Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ghost Rider battles a gang of bikers called Satans Saints; after GR defeats them, their leader asks him to join the club; 2nd appearance of Ghost Rider (origin retold). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 7 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Die, Die, My Daughter, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Curly, the leader of the biker gang Satans Saints, tries to sacrifice Roxanne to Satan; cops chase Ghost Rider, who stops to rest in a graveyard. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 8 FN 6.0

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Hordes of Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Jim Mooney; Ghost Rider and Crash are transported to Hell to fight one another; Satan sends demons to help Crash. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 10 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Coming of Witch-Woman, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Jim Mooney; Ghost Rider takes Roxanne to the hospital to treat Copperhead bites; the Apache tribe that used to worship Snake Dance intend to hang him; the cops chase Johnny Blaze. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 28 FN- 5.5

First solo Moon Knight appearance. Cover art by Don Perlin. The Crushing Conquer-Lord!, script by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin; Moon Night stops seven masked men from breaking into the campaign headquarters for a mayoral prospect named Charles Thurston; Weasel tells Conquer-Lord all about Moon Knight. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Action Lot of 9

Issues 1, 6, 12-15, 17, 36, 37 of Marvel Super Action (1977). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Super Action Lot of 9

Issues 1, 2, 4-7, 12, 13 of Marvel Super Action (1977) and issues 10 of Marvel Super Action (1977) Whitman Variants. Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #10 grading GD.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 12 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Giant-size issue. Series continues from Fantasy Masterpieces. Origin and first appearance of Captain Marvel in "The Coming of Captain Marvel!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. The rest of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: Captain America (from Men's Adventures # 28; 1954); the Human Torch by Dick Ayers (from Men's Adventures # 27; 1954); the Destroyer (from All Winners # 12; 1944); the Black Knight by Stan Lee and Joe Maneely (from Black Knight # 1; 1955); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett (from Sub-Mariner # 38; 1955). Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 GD+ 2.5

Giant-size issue. Origin and 1st appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner ("Courage"); and the All Winners Squad featuring Miss America, the Human Torch, and Captain America (from All Winners 21). Letter to the editor from comics writer Steven Grant. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 8N VG- 3.5

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of Squirrel Girl - "Three Strikes, Yer Out!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Michael Higgins. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Erik Larsen. The Uncanny X-Men aren't quite finished with the Sentinels...as Cynthia Chalmers transfers her consciousness into an old Mark II version and attacks one more time! In the land down under, can the children of the atom finally end the twisted legacy of the Chalmers family? Cameo appearances by Gateway and the Abomination. X-Men Lineup: Colossus, Havok, Psylocke, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. Second story: "Leftovers!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Chris Wozniak and Michael Lopez. Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Prince Namor visits the submerged former kingdom of the Bird People after discovering one of Oracle Inc's research platforms in disarray! Once inside the undersea citadel, the Avenging Son makes another discovery: Diablo! Wow, what does the Master of Alchemy want with the submerged Sky Isle? He's trying to steal the Bird People's technology that once controlled the Earth's ozone layer! However the Prince of Atlantis won't stand for that! With help from an unlikely ally, the Sub-Mariner duels with Diablo in the ocean depths! First appearance of Dania, the daughter of Red Raven. Flashback cameo by Red Raven to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) 26. Third story: "The Coming of...Squirrel Girl!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Will Murray. Art by Steve Ditko. It's the debut of a new superhero: Squirrel Girl! And her first super-villain to battle is none other than Victor Von Doom! Fortunately though, she has the golden avenger and a horde of squirrels by her side! A fun tale! First appearance of Squirrel Girl. (Note: Squirrel Girl returns many years later in the Great Lakes Avengers (2005) Limited Series.) Fourth feature: Various Pin-ups by Jim Starlin featuring Adam Warlock, Sasquatch, the Thing, Hulk, Beast, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. 80 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 10

Issues 53, 64, 69, 77-79, 84-87 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #53, #64 grading GD.

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 10

Issues 32-35, 37-42 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #42 grading FN.

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 10

Issues 43-47, 49-53 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 10

Issues 49-55, 58, 59, 63 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #51, #52 grading GD.

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 10

Issues 35, 41, 49, 53, 55, 64, 69, 75, 76, 79 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 13

Issues 58, 59, 64, 69, 71-73, 75, 76, 78, 79, 82, 87 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #58 grading FR and #69, #72, #75, #78, #79 grading FN.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 3N VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Newsstand Edition. "Tempest Without, Crisis Within!" Part 3 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Can it be true? Do Marvel's Merry Mutants intend to betray the other heroes? Not if Spidey has anything to say about it. It's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Uncanny X-Men, and no matter who wins, the heroes lose. Meanwhile, Doctor Doom adds to his already formidable ranks. Enter: the super strong Titania and the fiery Volcana (1st appearance for both). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D GD/VG 3.0 Direct Variant

Cover to cover edge tear.

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 9

Issues 2N, 4D, 5N, 6N, 7D, 9D-12D of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Mos will grade in the FN- to FN/VF range.