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Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4012023003

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4695265009

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 4 FN 6.0

"The Vulture is a Bird of Prey! Part 1 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. It's the long-awaited return of the Vulture! And the old villain is still craving revenge against Spider-Man! The Vulture perches several hostages on top of a skyscraper and dares the web-slinger to rescue them. The wall-crawler and the Vulture are in the middle of another classic battle, when suddenly the duo is interrupted by...the Hitman! First appearance of the Hitman. (Notes: The Vulture previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 64. The red-haired woman on the cover is not Mary Jane Watson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 9 VG/FN 5.0

"Like a Tiger in the Night!" Part 1 of 2. First color comic appearance of the White Tiger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Frank Giacoia. The Empire State University president is closing down the campus' night school, and the student body is very upset! The students want ESU to sell the prized Erskine Manuscripts to raise money. When the White Tiger apparently steals the manuscripts, tempers on campus reach a boiling point...and also set the White Tiger and the web-slinger on a collision course! Flashback cameos by Iron Fist, Jack of Hearts, Shang-Chi, the Prowler, and the Sons of the Tiger to recap the White Tiger's past adventures. (Notes: The White Tiger previously appeared in many issues of the black-and-white Deadly Hands of Kung Fu series. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 22 FN+ 6.5

"By the Light of the Silvery Moon Knight!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Moon Knight. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein. Moon Knight is waging a one-man war against the Maggia! During a hold-up at a local diner, he receives some unwanted help from the Amazing Spider-Man. Are the two heroes going to fight the Maggia or each other? The Maggia doesn't care, because they've imported a super-villain to beat both of them! Cameo appearances by the White Tiger and the Cyclone. (Note: This issue features the first meeting between Moon Knight and Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 27 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

1st Printing. "The Blind Leading The Blind" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Frank Miller (1st work on Daredevil). Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. One of the classic issues of the bronze age. Two blind super-heroes are on the trail of the Masked Marauder and the Tri-Man! Can Daredevil lead Spider-Man to the secret lair of the Maggia? The Man Without Fear and the web-slinger must hurry, because the Masked Marauder is set to launch his atomic bombdroid to destroy the city! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Carrion. (Notes: This issue includes a one-page retelling of Daredevil's origin. This issue was reprinted in 1984 in Spider-Man and Daredevil 1, in 1993 through JC Penney Catalog identifiable by having the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" printed in the UPC box, and again in 1994 in The Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man). 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 90D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-Man Gone?" Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man is missing! Where is he? The Black Cat is looking everywhere! She checks with everyone including Mrs. Muggins, Captain DeWolff, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, and the Avengers! When the web-slinger finally reappears on the final page, he's wearing his new black costume! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Marvel Team-Up 141, and this issue. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 351,448; average paid circulation 172,290.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man Lot of 10

Issues 11-18 and 28 of Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series); and 1 of Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Annual. Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VF.

Spectacular Spider-Man Lot of 20

Issues 144-163 of Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range with #152 grading VG.

Spectacular Spider-Man Lot of 20

Issues 240A, 241-250, 255A, 256, 257A, and 258-263 of Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Spectacular Spider-Man Lot of 20

Issues 200D, 201, 202, 203, 212, 222D, 223D, 225, 227, 228, 229A, 231A, and 232-239 of Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Spectacular Spider-Man Lot of 20

Issues 164-178, 189B.D, 190, 194, 195, and 196 of Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with 189B.D grading VF.

Spectacular Spider-Man Lot of 20

Issues 124-127, 128D, 129, 130D, 131D, 132D, 133D, and 134-143 of Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Spectacular Spider-Man Lot of 20

Issues 104N, 105N, 106N, 107N, 108-118, 119D, 120D, and 121-123 of Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Spectacular Spider-Man Lot of 7

Issues 3 and 5-10 of Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN with a few grading VF.

Spectre (1992 3rd Series) 54 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover by Richard Corben. "The Haunting of Jim Corrigan. Part 3: Atonement". Part 3 of 5. Story by John Ostrander. Art by Tom Mandrake. First Appearance of Michael Holt/Mr. Terrific. Michael Holt has nothing to live for…..until he meets the Spectre. Relating the tale of how the Justice Society tracked down the killer of the original Mr. Terrific, the Spectre convinces Holt to take on the role. This issue ties up threads left over from Justice League of America (1960 1st series) numbers 171 and 172. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Spellbound (1952 Atlas) 28 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other, small margin piece torn from first page.

Cover art by Bill Everett. When Time Stood Still!, art by John Romita. The Forbidden Garden, art by John Forte. The Strange Guests, art by Bill Everett. The Old Man of the Sea, pencils by Gene Colan. The Birds text story. Farewell to the Sun!, art by Werner Roth. This Is the Forest Primeval, art by Joe Orlando. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Spellbound (1952 Atlas) 31 GD- 1.8

Heavy water damage.

Cover art by Joe Maneely. The Betrayer, art by George Roussos. Space Tune text story. Oh, Perfect Crime, art by Howard O'Donnell. He Won't Open the Door, inks by Jack Abel. The Man Who Didn't Belong, art by Robert Q. Sale. They Dare Not Come, art by Bill Everett. Man in a Trance, art by John Forte. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Spellbound (UK 1961-1966 L. Miller & Co.) 54 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

U.K. Edition.

Label #4346937025

UK Reprint Series. Reprints material from Avengers (1963 1st Series) #3, Mystic (1951 Atlas) #61, Spellbound (1952 Atlas) #24, #29, & #34, Uncanny Tales (1952 Atlas) #55, Mystical Tales (1956) #3, and Northwest Mounties (1948) #1. 7.25-in x 9.5-in, 68 Pages, B&W.

Spicy Adult Stories (1991 Aircel) 4 VF 8.0

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Reprinted stories from the 1930's, from titles including: "Snappy", "Stolen Sweets", and "Tattle Tales". Primarily prose with occasional illustrations. 6.5" x 10.5". 32 pages. Black and white. Adult. Cover price $2.50.

Spicy Tales (1988) 8 VF 8.0

Only one staple (manufacturing).

Classic tales of pre-code adventure and passion. Cover pencils by Ken Hooper, inks by Greg Espinoza. Article on Sally the Sleuth and the pulps of the 1950s by John Wooley. Death by Appointment starring Sally the Sleuth, script and art by Keats Petree. Televised Frame starring Dan Turner, script by Robert Leslie Bellem, art by Adolphe Barreaux. Machine Gun Strategy starring Polly of the Plains, script and art by Joseph Sokoli. The Sewer Horror starring Sally the Sleuth, script and art by Adolphe Barreaux. Hot Cargo starring Sally the Sleuth, script and art by Adolphe Barreaux. Diana Daw story, script by Clayton Maxwell, art by Max Plaisted. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Spider-Girl Lot of 18

Issues 1, 30, 32, 33, 39-42, 51, 54, 59, 67, and 75-80 of Spider-Girl (1998). Most will grade in the VF range with some grading FN.

Spider-Girl Lot of 2

Issues 0, and 1D of Spider-Girl (1998). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Spider-Girl Lot of 20

Issues 81-100 of Spider-Girl (1998). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Spider-Gwen (2015 1st Series) 1A VF/NM 9.0 Rodriguez

Written by Jason Latour. Art and Cover by Javier Rodriguez. SPIDER-GWEN SPINS INTO HER OWN SERIES! BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT! The breakout hit of the biggest Spider-Event of the century is taking comic shops by storm this winter with her own new ongoing series - SPIDER-GWEN! Gwen Stacy is Spider-Woman, but you knew that already. What you DON'T know is what friends and foes are waiting for her in the aftermath of Spider-Verse! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Spider-Gwen Ghost Spider (Mexican 2019 Marvel) 1C FN 6.0

Mexican series. Cover by JeeHyung Lee. Reprints Spider-Gwen Ghost Spider (2018) #1. 32 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Spider-Gwen Shadow Clones (2023 Marvel) 1COMICMINT.B VF 8.0

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Comic Mint Exclusive Virgin Cover by InHyuk Lee. Written by Emily Kim. Art by Kei Zama. GHOST-SPIDER'S LIFE TURNS UPSIDE DOWN! Ghost-Spider comes face-to-face with some of the deadliest Spider-Man villains, including Doc Ock, Sandman, Vulture and more! But wait! Why do they all look like Gwen! Writer EMILY KIM (SILK) and artist KEI ZAMA (AVENGERS MECH STRIKE) take Gwen down a twisted path as she must stop whoever is cloning her into infamous Marvel villains! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

Spider-Gwen Shadow Clones (2023 Marvel) 1COMICMINT.B VF 8.0

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Comic Mint Exclusive Virgin Cover by InHyuk Lee. Written by Emily Kim. Art by Kei Zama. GHOST-SPIDER'S LIFE TURNS UPSIDE DOWN! Ghost-Spider comes face-to-face with some of the deadliest Spider-Man villains, including Doc Ock, Sandman, Vulture and more! But wait! Why do they all look like Gwen! Writer EMILY KIM (SILK) and artist KEI ZAMA (AVENGERS MECH STRIKE) take Gwen down a twisted path as she must stop whoever is cloning her into infamous Marvel villains! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

Spider-Gwen Shadow Clones (2023 Marvel) 1I VF+ 8.5

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Emily Kim. Art by Kei Zama. Cover by Greg Land. GHOST-SPIDER'S LIFE TURNS UPSIDE DOWN! Ghost-Spider comes face-to-face with some of the deadliest Spider-Man villains, including Doc Ock, Sandman, Vulture and more! But wait! Why do they all look like Gwen! Writer EMILY KIM (SILK) and artist KEI ZAMA (AVENGERS MECH STRIKE) take Gwen down a twisted path as she must stop whoever is cloning her into infamous Marvel villains! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1GOLD NM- 9.2 McFarlane Direct Gold Variant 2nd Printing

2nd Printing, Black Cover with Gold Webbing. 2nd Printing, (Spidey's head in UPC box. This is NOT barcode version). Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.2 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition.

Label #4702112023

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER.STAMP VF+ 8.5 McFarlane Silver Signed & Stamped Variant

Spider's Web Signed and Stamped edition, unbagged black/silver cover. Signed by Todd McFarlane and stamped on the back cover with a small red web pattern. May or may not include a letter of authenticity from Todd McFarlane's own comic book shop he ran back in the 90's, The Spider's Web (noted if present). Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (German 2019 Panini Deutschland) 17BLUBOX VF+ 8.5

German reprint series. Blu Box exclusive cover by Jee-Hyung Lee. Collects Absolute Carnage Symbiote Spider-Man (2019 Marvel) #1 and Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) #31. German language.

Spider-Man 2099 Lot of 12

Issues 1N, 2, 3, 4N, 5-12 of Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VF range

Spider-Man and Friends (2003) Giveaway 1 FN+ 6.5

Promotional comic based on ToyBiz's preschool Spider-Man & Friends Action Heroes line. (A) Udon & Joe Vriens. Interior art is formatted one illustration per page with text at the bottom (lyrics adapted from the Spider-Man & Friends music cd). Stars Spider-Man, Spider-Girl, Captain America, Hulk, Wolverine, and Storm. FC, 32 pages.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1N FN 6.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Man and the Black Cat The Evil That Men Do (2002) 2 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Kevin Smith. No autograph certification is included.

(2 of 6) Written by Kevin Smith. Pencils by Terry Dodson. Inks by Rachel Dodson. Cover by Terry and Rachel Dodson. Cover price $2.99.

Spider-Man Battles the Myth Monster! (1991) #1, 1st Printing FN 6.0

1st printing. Spider-Man Battles the Myth Monster! (1991) is a Marvel promotional comic produced in cooperation with the National Association of School Nurses. This comic is part of the Epilepsy Foundation of America Project "Count Me In!" Written by Danny Fingeroth with art by Jose Delbo and inks by Harry Candelario. Full color, standard comic dimensions, 20 pages including cover, slick cover with newsprint interior, no cover price.

Spider-Man Collectible Series Lot of 10

Issues 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 of Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Spider-Man Collectible Series Lot of 10

Issues 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 21 of Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Spider-Man Collectible Series Lot of 10

Issues 1A and 2-10 of Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VG.

Spider-Man Collectible Series Lot of 10

Issues 1A, 2-10 of Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN range.

Spider-Man Collectible Series Lot of 10

Issues 1A, 6, 7, 10, 13-18 of Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Spider-Man Collectible Series Lot of 10

Issues 1A, 2, 4-11 of Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Spider-Man Collectible Series Lot of 11

Issues 8 and 11-20 of Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006). Most will grade in the FN range.

Spider-Man Collectible Series Lot of 8

Issues 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, and 22 of Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Spider-Man Collectible Series Lot of 9

Issues 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 14, 19, 21, 22 of Spider-Man Collectible Series (2006). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.