Auctions: comic books in grade VF/NM or lower

Mars Attacks Mini-Comics Series #2 Sealed Retailer Box

Includes 25 copies each of issues 3 and 4 of the Mars Attacks Mini Comics from 1988 produced by Pocket Comics. 6 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 4 1/2".

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 41 VG/FN 5.0

The Vision and the Scarlet Witch #12 - Double Sized Climax, with comments from Steve Englehart; Marvel Team-Up Breaks into Marvel Tales, with comments from Jim Owsley, John Byrne and Chris Claremont; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; 4-page article by Kurt Busiek on Stan Lee, with comments from Lee; a look at the Spider-Man newspaper strip, with comments from Stan Lee; The Marvel Age: 1972 (Part I). Collage cover by Janet Jackson. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 87N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4214531009

Newsstand Edition. Interview with Larry Hama on Wolverine; Pro File: Eric Fein; a look at the Hero limited series, with comments from David Michelinie and Kelly Corvese; a look at Camp Candy, with comments from Angelo DeCesare and Sid Jacobson; 'Willie Lumpkin' strip by Stan Lee and Dan DeCarlo; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; a look at Ghost Rider, with comments from Bobbie Chase and Javier Saltares; 5-page preview of Ghost Rider; Marvel Age of Comics: 1981 (Part II); New Talent Department - John Romita, Sr. comments on the pencils of Bosco Ng. Ghost Rider cover by Mark Texeira. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Age Lot of 10

Issues 26, 34, 37, 43, 45, 46, 48-50, and 59 of Marvel Age (1983 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Marvel Age Lot of 9

Issues 51, 54, 55, 57, 59, 61, 67, 68, and 73 of Marvel Age (1983 Marvel). Most will grade the FN range.

Marvel and DC Present The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans (1982 Marvel/DC) 1N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4661526010

Newsstand Edition. Darkseid, Dark Phoenix and Deathstroke on one side! The Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans on the other! It's the rumble heard throughout the cosmos in the 64-page "Apokolips...Now." Metron, Professor X, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Robin, Starfire, Raven, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Terry Austin. Inside front cover by Simonson. Wraparound cover by Simonson & Austin. First printing (a 2nd printing was published, but is marked as a 2nd printing). NOTE: 1st appearance of the Source Wall. Though it had been referred to before it had never been seen until this issue. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.00.

Marvel and DC Present The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans (1982 Marvel/DC) 1N GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Newsstand Edition. Darkseid, Dark Phoenix and Deathstroke on one side! The Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans on the other! It's the rumble heard throughout the cosmos in the 64-page "Apokolips...Now." Metron, Professor X, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Robin, Starfire, Raven, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Terry Austin. Inside front cover by Simonson. Wraparound cover by Simonson & Austin. First printing (a 2nd printing was published, but is marked as a 2nd printing). NOTE: 1st appearance of the Source Wall. Though it had been referred to before it had never been seen until this issue. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Chillers Lot of 6

Issues 1, 2, and 4-7 of Marvel Chillers (1975). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Marvel Comics Library: The Amazing Spider-Man HC (2022 Taschen) XXL Edition 1-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Includes Box and Book - Limited to 5,000 copies - XXL Edition - 11-in. x 15-in.

Includes Box and Book

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #1-21.

Written by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Steve Ditko.

This XXL-sized volume collects the classic first 21 stories of the world's favorite web slinger from 1962-64.

The most pristine pedigreed comics have been cracked open and photographed for reproduction in close collaboration with Marvel and Certified Guarantee Company. With an in-depth historical essay by Marvel editor Ralph Macchio, original art, rare photographs, and other gems, these 698 pages of wall-crawling wonder will make anyone's spider-sense tingle with anticipation.

Hardcover (with Box), 11-in. x 15-in., 695 pages, full color. All Ages

NOTE: Limited to 5,000 copies.

Cover price $200.00.

Marvel Comics Presents (2019 3rd Series) 5A CBCS 8.0 Witnessed Sig Adams Adams

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Art Adams on 8/17/2019.

Label #19-2F116E0-016

Written by Charles Soule, Chris Claremont, and Leah Williams. Art by Dio Neves, Luke Ross, Guillermo Sanna. Cover by Arthur Adams. Welcome to the 1980s, Marvel style! First, Wolverine's Vigil goes into its fifth decade but doesn't go the way he planned. Then, join Nightcrawler mid-Cross-Time Caper at the fall of the Berlin Wall! 36 pages , full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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 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 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 73, 74D, 75, 76, 77D, 78D, 80, 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, 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, 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 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 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 Feature (1975 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4603950006

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Temple of Abomination!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Red Sonja enters a temple and is attacked by a race of Satyrs. Continued from KULL AND THE BARBARIANS #3. "Red Sonja," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Esteban Maroto, inks by Neal Adams and Ernie Chan; When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem; from The Savage Sword of Conan #1. Of Swords and She-Devils article about Red Sonja by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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 Knights Double Shot (2002) 3 VF- 7.5

Signed by Greg Horn. Autograph certification from Legends Entertainment group is included.

PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY GREG RUCKA & PETER GROSS (W)/GREG HORN & PETER GROSS (P)/RYAN KELLY (I) ? THE SCOOP: The MK imprint presents two more bold visions by two killer creative teams! ? THE STORIES: First, Greg Rucka and Greg Horn unite to present an Elektra tale with full CGI art! Then, the Eisner-Award- nominated team of Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly (Lucifer) swing the spotlight on Cloak & Dagger! ? THE FORMAT: A four-part, monthly series. This issue is 32 pages, with ads. ? MARVEL MEMO: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders are canceled. 7-59606-05159-5-00311 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 Cover price $2.99.

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 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 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 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 Movie Showcase Featuring Star Wars (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4621256001

Direct Edition. "Star Wars!" Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1-3. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin. This is the official comic book adaptation of the greatest science fiction epic of all time. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away a small band of rebels fight desperately to free the galaxy from the evil rule of the sinister Galactic Empire. When a Princess is taken captive by the dark lord of the Sith, it falls upon a young farm boy, an old wise man, a smuggler and his giant wookie companion, and two droids to rescue her. Thus, begins the adventure of a lifetime! 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Movie Showcase Featuring Star Wars (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4621256004

Direct Edition. "Star Wars!" Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1-3. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin. This is the official comic book adaptation of the greatest science fiction epic of all time. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away a small band of rebels fight desperately to free the galaxy from the evil rule of the sinister Galactic Empire. When a Princess is taken captive by the dark lord of the Sith, it falls upon a young farm boy, an old wise man, a smuggler and his giant wookie companion, and two droids to rescue her. Thus, begins the adventure of a lifetime! 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Movie Showcase Featuring Star Wars (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4621256003

Direct Edition. "Star Wars!" Collects Star Wars (1977-1986 Marvel) #1-3. Based on the movie by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin. This is the official comic book adaptation of the greatest science fiction epic of all time. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away a small band of rebels fight desperately to free the galaxy from the evil rule of the sinister Galactic Empire. When a Princess is taken captive by the dark lord of the Sith, it falls upon a young farm boy, an old wise man, a smuggler and his giant wookie companion, and two droids to rescue her. Thus, begins the adventure of a lifetime! 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

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+ 6.5

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) 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) 8 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin. The Doom That Bloomed on Kathulos, script by Gardner F. Fox, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Frank Giacoia and David Hunt; Strange battles demons at Stonehenge, and is transported to living planet Kathulos. Strange slays the plant/planet, and is marooned far from Earth. Featuring concepts created by Robert E. Howard. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 9 VF 8.0

Cover art by Frank Brunner. The Crypts of Kaa-U!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]; Strange finds essence of Shuma-Gorath, whose trail leads to crypts of Kaa-U, where The Ancient One has gone to die; The Ancient One saves Strange from attack of Shadowmen, & Shuma-Gorath emerges from the Ancient One's mind. 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 Premiere (1972) 35 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4646743019

The 3-D Man! - Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Jim Craig & Dave Hunt. Cover by Jack Kirby & John Verpoorten. Featuring the 3-D Man! Heads up, hit-men! He's coming for you...and there's nowhere you can hide from him! It's the action-packed origin of a startling new super-hero from the fabulous 1950's! Starring the 3-D Man, Chuck Chandler and Skrulls. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 53N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4657809012

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Ending, In Anger!, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Al Gordon; In Georgia, T'Challa uncovers the killer of Angela Lynne and Windeagle, Leroy Ames, and regains his memory of being partially brainwashed by the Dragon Circle into forgetting his prior battles with them; He later defeats the supernatural Soul Strangler and helps indict the local leader of the Klan, Ambrose Ellis, and leader of the Dragon Circle, Rev. Addison Blackburn. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 4 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Al Milgrom. "Into the Maw of Madness!," script by Steve Gerber, art by Al Milgrom; The Guardians discover a gigantic cosmic vampire sustaining itself by devouring planets and feeding off the energies of exploding galaxies; A young Mercurian girl, Nikki, is picked up by the Guardians. 36 pgs., full color. $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.