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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) 15 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4650383016

Giant-size issue. Medusa bazttles the Trapster, Sandman, and the Wizard (of the Frightful Four) in "Let the Silence Shatter!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta. Guest starring Black Bolt. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely, "The Dawn of the Sub-Mariner" by Bill Everett, the Black Marvel, and "Captain America Turns Traitor!" by John Romita Sr. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4634242010

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 (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 (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4664126011

Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4559112023

Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. 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 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 35, 37-45 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #41 and #43 grading FN

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 10

Issues 47, 49-55, 57, 58 of Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Marvel Super Heroes Lot of 10

Issues 59, 61-69 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 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 CGC 8.5 JSA Zeck Direct Variant

Paper: White

Michael Zeck Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4621785001

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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 (1984) 8D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

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 (1984) 8D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

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 (1984) 8D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

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 (1984) 8D FN+ 6.5 Direct Variant

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 (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 11

Issues 1N, 2D-5D, 6N, 7D, 9D-12D of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 9

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

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Lot of 9

Issues 2D, 4D, 5N, 6D, 7D, 9N, 10D, 11D, 12N of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VG- to FN- range.

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.

Marvel Tales (1949-1957 Marvel/Atlas) 153 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Bill Everett. They Prowl On Earth!, art by Herb Familton; Oil barons from Mercury are looking for places to drill in Texas when an Earthling picks up their thought transmissions and thinks he's developed telepathy. No One Can See Me!, art by Robert Q. Sale; An assistant to a professor arranges to dispose of the man's glasses so he must drive a dangerous road at night; When the man has an accident and dies, the assistant plots to sell his invisibility potion to a foreign power. It Can't Be Done!, art by Ted Galindo; A scientist takes a handgun back to 1756 for protection when confronting a gunsmith he hopes to stop from developing his 'ultimate weapon' so that wars will not be as devastating. The Last Man Alive! Music From Above text story. Scare At Sea!, art by Bill Everett. Saucer In the Sky!, art by Pete Morisi. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361008

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 FR 1.0

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4666015010

Reprints: Amazing Spider-Man #6 featuring "Face to Face with the Lizard!" Stor by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Strange Tales #101 featuring the Human Torch (Johnny Storm of the Fantastic Four). Journey into Mystery #84 featuring "The Mighty Thor vs.the Executioner!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Tales to Astonish #38 featuring Ant-Man in "Betrayed by the Ants!" Story by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 54-58, 60-64 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FR/GD to VG/FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 52-61 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 62-71 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 72-81 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to FN+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 82-91 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VG/FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 92-97, 101, 102, 104, 109 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG- to FN/VF range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 16, 27, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 47, 51, 52 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FR/GD to VG/FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 63-65, 67, 70, 74, 76, 80, 81 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel); plus Whitman variant #82. Most will grade in the GD to VG/FN range, with #76 grading at FR.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 65-70, 73, 74, 76, 77 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD- to VG- range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 96, 98, 102, 108-110, 137, 138, 191, and 192 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with a couple grading closer to VF.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 82, 84-87, 88PIZ, 89 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel); plus Whitman variants 80, 81, 83. Most will grade in the GD+ to VG/FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 76, 91, 93, 95, 97, 101, 102, 111-113 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FR/GD to FN/VF range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 16, 36, 40, 52, 54, 55, 57, 58, 61, 62 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FR to GD/VG range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 58, 70, 82, 101, 102, 114-118 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD- to FN range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 10

Issues 80, 83, 95, 97, 101, 102, 114-116 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel); plus Whitman variant #82. Most will grade in the GD to FN+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 6

Issues 3, 5, 10 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel); 2, 4 of Marvel Collectors Item Classics (1966); and Marvel Super Heroes (1966 Marvel One-Shot) 1. Most will grade in the FR to GD/VG range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 7

Issues 2, 3, 11, 13, 16, 19, 22 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VG/FN range, with #3 grading at FR.

Marvel Tales Lot of 8

Issues 2, 3, 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the FR to GD+ range.

Marvel Tales Lot of 9

Issues 25, 27-30, 32-35 of Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD to VG+ range, with #29 grading at FR.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 4 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

"And Then the X-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the original X-Men. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Steve Mitchell, John Romita (assists), Frank Giacoia (assists), and Mike Esposito (assists). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days, and he doesn't know why. But he suspects his illness has something to do with Morbius -- who remains on the loose! Meanwhile in Westchester, Professor Xavier learns of the plight of Dr. Michael Morbius -- and sends the X-Men to capture Spider-Man to learn more! However, after Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl capture the wall-crawler, they realize that Morbius is their true enemy! How will the children of the atom fare against the Living Vampire? And can Professor X cure the web-slinger of his ailment? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Hank McCoy (aka the Beast). (Notes: This issue is one of the first appearances of the X-Men after the Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st series went into reprint in 1970. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #18 and again in Marvel Tales 234.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 6 FN 6.0

"As Those Who Will Not See!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Thing. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger is cleaning up the Baxter Building following last issue's battle, when Ben Grimm and his girlfriend return home. The Thing immediately sees the Puppet Master and wants to talk to him! Phillip Masters says he might be able to restore Alicia's eyesight at his old Pennsylvania laboratory. So Ben, Alicia, Spider-Man, and the Puppet Master fly to the Keystone State in the fantasti-car. But Alicia's step-father has a very thoughtful accomplice hiding in his old lab! Can the wall-crawler and the idol of millions avoid disaster vs. the Mad Thinker and Puppet Master? Origin of the Puppet Master. (Notes: This story explains how Phillip Masters came to be Alicia's stepfather. The Puppet Master returns in Marvel Two-in-One #9. The Mad Thinker appears next in Iron Man #74. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #13.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 9 VF- 7.5

"The Tomorrow War!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. An earthquake rocks Avengers Mansion! How is this possible? Iron Man is the first avenger on the scene...and shortly thereafter the web-slinger arrives too! The two heroes penetrate the force field surrounding the mansion -- and then tumble through a time portal. Incredibly, Shell-Head and Spider-Man emerge in the 23rd century -- where a full-scale war is occurring between Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man and Kang the Conqueror! And now Iron Man and the wall-crawler are caught in the middle of the conflict! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Jarvis, Black Panther, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This story takes place before the web-slinger battles the Hulk in Amazing Spider-Man 119 & 120. The Tomorrow Man previously appeared in Journey Into Mystery (Thor) 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.