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Adventures on the Planet of the Apes (1975) 1 VG+ 4.5

Planet of the Apes 6-part movie adaptation begins. Reprints Planet of the Apes magazine in color. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (?), inks by Joe Sinnott; NASA astronauts George Taylor, Dodge, Landon and Stewart lock themselves into suspended animation for a long-term voyage through deep space; The purpose of their mission is to test the Hasslein theory of the effects on a vehicle traveling at the speed of light; During the journey, the ship is pulled into a planet's gravitational field and it crash lands into a lake; They paddle to shore as their space capsule sinks; They have no idea what planet they are on; They find a colony of mute, savage human primitives and an attractive dark-haired woman that immediately catches Taylor's eye; Suddenly, a pack of horseback riding, rifle-bearing gorillas storm through the brush and begin hunting the savages; Taylor and the others have no choice but to flee along with the others. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 131 CGC 7.5 SS Englehart

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24

Label #4444122013

"A Quiet Half-Hour in Saigon!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers search for clues about Mantis' origin in the streets of Saigon. However, their quest for answers continues to come up empty. Meanwhile in timeless limbo, a strange three-way battle among Kang, Immortus, and Rama-Tut concludes. Unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Conqueror emerges victorious! With Immortus' time machine at his disposal, Kang plucks six deceased villains from the time stream to form the unearthly Legion on the Unliving! Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, the Flying Dutchman (aka the Ghost), Midnight, Baron Zemo, and the original (golden age) Human Torch. Wow, an all-star assemblage from the annals of Marvel! And with a spectacular bolt from the blue, Kang interrupts the Avengers' quiet day in Vietnam and transports the heroes to the labyrinths of limbo! Where a blockbuster battle looms next issue…between the quick and the dead! Cameo appearances by Nomad (aka Steve Rogers), Libra, and the Cotati (as the green-hued Swordsman). Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The build-up of suspense between issues 131 and 132 was tremendous, since most of the resurrected villains had not appeared in almost a decade. Wonder Man, Baron Zemo, and Immortus previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 9, 15, and 16, respectively. This issue is the third appearance of the original Human Torch in silver age/bronze age continuity. The first is Fantastic Four Annual 4 published in 1966. The second is Avengers 71 published in 1969. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #70 Super Skrull by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Batman (1940) 267 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4285776007

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Captain Marvel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Invitation to a Murder! starring Batman, script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Dick Giordano; Batman battles an assassin named Django. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 192 CGC 7.0 SS Ploog

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Mike Ploog on 5/15/24. From the Collection of Mike Ploog.

Label #4464529009

First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen in "Mad-Flight!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. Steve Rogers is in a big hurry to get back to New York after the Falcon's trial. So, he jumps on the first available flight departing from LAX. Unfortunately, the Living Legend doesn't bother to check the flight manifest before boarding the special charter jet! And as shown on the death-defying cover, that might be a fatal mistake! Cap is shocked when he sees Doctor Faustus and his cohorts on board! Hence, he formulates a plan to commandeer the plane! Is a midflight takeover on the inflight menu? (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen appears next in Incredible Hulk 228 where she makes her first appearance as the second Moonstone. Cap will encounter Moonstone in Captain America 230. Doctor Faustus appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170. The final page announces and previews Jack Kirby's return to Marvel and the Captain America title. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #56 The Rawhide Kid by Larry Lieber.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain Canuck (1975 Comely Comix) 2 VF- 7.5

Signed by Richard Comely, and Ron Leishman. No autograph certification is included.

1st Appearance Dr. Walker, Redcoat, and Kebec Cover price $0.35.

Captain Canuck (1975 Comely Comix) 3 FN+ 6.5

Signed by Richard Comely, and Ron Leishman. No autograph certification is included.

"The Canadian Connection!" Script and pencils by Richard Comely, inks by J.C. St. Aubin. Jonn back-up story, "Return to Molan." Script by Comely, art by George Freeman. 2 pages Canuck Kid newspaper strips by E. Letkeman. Comely cover. Cover price $0.35.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 52 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4374718019

Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Tom Palmer and John Romita (alterations). The Altar and the Scorpion, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: Belverus & Plain of Shamu; Conan fights a bull and a giant scorpion; First appearance of Tara of Hanumar; Conan obtains his cloak & mail-shirt; Kull cameo. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Big Bang!" 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 54 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4397916001

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. The Oracle of Ophir, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: City of Ronnoco & nearby hills; Conan visits an oracle and fights an evil twin-self. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Creatures on the Loose (1971) 33 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4686560001

New story: Man-Wolf stars in "Deathgame!" Script by David Kraft, co-plot by Tony Isabella, pencils by George Perez, inks by Klaus Janson. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series a # 24 (the Falcon by Sal Buscema). Reprint: "The Stooge" with art by Martin Rose. Gil Kane/Klaus Janson cover? Cover price $0.25.

Crypt of Shadows (1973) 17 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Stan Lee File Copy. Top Edge Label Strip Coming Loose.

Label #0062319004

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. All reprints: The Menace of Shandu! (from Strange Tales 83), art by Don Heck; A boy finds a magic book in a used bookstore and accidentally summons a genie, which vows to torture him after granting his one wish. My Brother Harry (from Strange Tales 5), art by Tony Di Preta; A man's brother claims to be able to talk to their dead mother which annoys the man, so he beats his brother; His wife is tired of his cruelty and poisons him. Inside the Furnace! (from Astonishing 57), art by Robert Q. Sale. They Lurk in the Cave! (also from Astonishing 57), art by Werner Roth. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 19 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4744778009

The Wrecking Crew continues to cause trouble in "Doomball!" Plot by Len Wein, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Power Man guest stars. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A # 98 (the Puppet Master by Jack Kirby). Gil Kane cover pencils. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 19 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4745010005

The Wrecking Crew continues to cause trouble in "Doomball!" Plot by Len Wein, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Power Man guest stars. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A # 98 (the Puppet Master by Jack Kirby). Gil Kane cover pencils. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4747892013

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Baron Mordo is back in Alone Against Eternity!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Mordo awakens into madness; The Aged Genghis' mind is completely gone; Nightmare haunts their mad dreams; Eternity appears, & announces the End of the World. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 165 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3888393003

"The Light of Other Worlds!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. The Crusader's bizarre attacks on banks across Manhattan continue! But Reed has figured out the villain's pattern! And now the Fantastic Four make a beeline to the Bronx to intercept the Crusader! The battle at the bank rages from the rooftop to the vault to the street! Can the FF shut down the Crusader? Origin of the Crusader (aka Robert Grayson). Flashback cameo by Dr. Horace Grayson. Notes: The Crusader's quantum bands are eventually inherited by Wendell Vaughn (aka Quasar). The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Peter Gillis.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fear (1970 Marvel) Mark Jewelers 31MJ CGC 9.0

Paper: White

"Mark Jewelers" insert.

Label #4628289005

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Final issue of the series. Morbius stars in "The End of a Vampire!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Frank Robbins, inks by Vince Colletta. Cameos by Spider-Man and the Lizard. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 75 (Morbius). Gil Kane/Dan Adkins cover. Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4753234007

"Ghost Rider!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Mike Ploog. Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. This issue reprints Ghost Rider's origin tale from the pages of Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) #5. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Hulk appears on the cover but is not inside this issue. Next issue contains a note from Marvel explaining that the cover for this fill-in issue went to press before they realized the planned story was not ready yet. The Hulk does appear in Ghost Rider #11. Cover price $0.25.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 4 FN 6.0

"Let All Men Bring Together!" Wedding of the Vision and Scarlet Witch. Story by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by Gil Kane, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (touch-ups). Story continues from Avengers 135. The Vision's quest through time to discover his origin is over. But instead of returning to Immortus' domain, the synthezoid avenger materializes at the center of the Earth! And shockingly the Dread Dormammu is there! With his captive…the Scarlet Witch! Wow, how did Wanda end up in the dreaded one's clutches? It doesn't matter now as the Vision must fight for the woman he loves! It's a supernatural showdown at Earth's core: The Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Agatha Harkness vs. the Dread Dormammu and Umar! Meanwhile in Vietnam, while the Cotati explains the mystery of the Celestial Madonna to Mantis and Moondragon; Hawkeye, Shell-Head, and the thunder god slip outside the temple and bump into the Titanic Three! However the three communist super-villains have been beaten badly! Who did this? Who else…but the Conqueror! And one more time, one final time, the assembled Avengers battle Kang…for the Celestial Madonna! An extraordinary ending for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by the Space Phantom, Crimson Dynamo, Radioactive Man, Titanium Man, and Gaea. Flashback cameos by the Swordsman, original Human Torch, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. First reprint story: "Betrayed by the Ants!" Plot by Stan Lee. Script by Larry Lieber. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers. The Ant-Man battles Egghead. Originally published in Tales to Astonish 38. Second reprint story: "Then Came…the Black Widow" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Originally published in Amazing Adventures 1 (2nd series). (Notes: This issue marks the end of the Celestial Madonna saga. Truly a bronze age masterpiece. Kang appears next in Avengers 141. Mantis does not return until many years later in Silver Surfer (2nd series) 3 & 4. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch first met in Avengers 76. Elements of this story overlap with Doctor Strange (1st series) 8. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers…Vision and the Scarlet Witch. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics artist Bill Blyberg, respectively.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 4 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4185683003

"Let All Men Bring Together!" Wedding of the Vision and Scarlet Witch. Story by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by Gil Kane, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (touch-ups). Story continues from Avengers 135. The Vision's quest through time to discover his origin is over. But instead of returning to Immortus' domain, the synthezoid avenger materializes at the center of the Earth! And shockingly the Dread Dormammu is there! With his captive…the Scarlet Witch! Wow, how did Wanda end up in the dreaded one's clutches? It doesn't matter now as the Vision must fight for the woman he loves! It's a supernatural showdown at Earth's core: The Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Agatha Harkness vs. the Dread Dormammu and Umar! Meanwhile in Vietnam, while the Cotati explains the mystery of the Celestial Madonna to Mantis and Moondragon; Hawkeye, Shell-Head, and the thunder god slip outside the temple and bump into the Titanic Three! However the three communist super-villains have been beaten badly! Who did this? Who else…but the Conqueror! And one more time, one final time, the assembled Avengers battle Kang…for the Celestial Madonna! An extraordinary ending for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by the Space Phantom, Crimson Dynamo, Radioactive Man, Titanium Man, and Gaea. Flashback cameos by the Swordsman, original Human Torch, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. First reprint story: "Betrayed by the Ants!" Plot by Stan Lee. Script by Larry Lieber. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers. The Ant-Man battles Egghead. Originally published in Tales to Astonish 38. Second reprint story: "Then Came…the Black Widow" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Originally published in Amazing Adventures 1 (2nd series). (Notes: This issue marks the end of the Celestial Madonna saga. Truly a bronze age masterpiece. Kang appears next in Avengers 141. Mantis does not return until many years later in Silver Surfer (2nd series) 3 & 4. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch first met in Avengers 76. Elements of this story overlap with Doctor Strange (1st series) 8. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers…Vision and the Scarlet Witch. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics artist Bill Blyberg, respectively.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Daredevil (1975) 1 FN+ 6.5

Reprints Daredevil Annual #1, "Electro and the Emissaries of Evil!" written by Stan Lee with art by Gene Colan. New Gil Kane cover. Also in this issue, a 5-page section explaining Daredevil's unique abilities and his all-purpose billy-club. Full-page pin-ups for Daredevil, Ka-Zar, the Gladiator, and the Masked Marauder. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Kid Colt (1975) 3 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4752206002

New Kid Colt story: "Death Duel With Dack Derringer~" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Vince Colletta. Kid Colt reprints: "The Wolf Pack" (from issue 65 and later 140), "The Promise" (from issue 65 and later 140; art by Reed Crandall), "Fury at Farrow Gap" (also from issue 140; script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Colletta), "Dead on His Feet" (from issue 142; art by Jack Keller), and "Showdown in Smoke Mesa" (from issue 140; art by Keller). Also in this issue: "Rustler" (from issue 142; art by Joe Maneely). New Gil Kane cover. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Power Man (1975) 1 FN 6.0

Giant Size Werewolf (1974) 3 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4751698007

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. "Castle Curse!", script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Sal Trapani; The Werewolf roams the nighttime streets of Monterey when a billboard he passes shimmers into the image of Topaz; She reaches into the beast's psyche for the mind of Jack Russell, pleading for him to rescue her from within his ancestral castle; Memories of Blackgar Island, where Russoff Castle was rebuilt, impel the Werewolf to swim out toward it; He reaches the castle and finds Topaz inside, but she is merely an illusion that fades as a trapdoor opens beneath his feet; At the bottom, he is accosted by a creature covered with silver spikes. "The Visitor" (reprinted from Adventures into Terror #13), pencils by George Roussos; A man is convinced that controlling visitors exist all around him and when he is confronted by mist he goes off his rocker. "The Man Who Went Back!" (reprinted from Journey into Mystery #18), art by Pete Tumlinson; A man is pursued through time by tax collectors. "The Man Who Talked To Rats!" (reprinted from Adventures into Terror #13), art by Manny Stallman; A man comes across a man who talks to rats in an alley and makes a deal with him to kill his uncle so he will inherit his money; The weird guy sends his rats into the estate to chew up the old guy and the nephew both. "The Hands of Death" (reprinted from Adventures into Terror #13), pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Abe Simon; A woman's car breaks down in an area where women have been strangled and she takes shelter in a nearby house; She is admitted by a bundled figure that she abruptly assumes is the strangler. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4749611001

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1163535001

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2021062002

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant-Size Defenders (1974) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3970507004

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Heroine Addict (1973-1976 Al Tanner) Fanzine 8 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Tom Luth. Fanzine focused on several heroines. B&W. 40 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4558456007

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They're back -- because you demanded it! Black Bolt and his comrades in-combat battle Blastaar the Living Bomb! Featuring: 19 page Inhumans story "Spawn of Alien Heat." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton]; Villain: Blastaar; Maximus; Intro: Iridia; Guest: Stallior; Centarius; Leonus; Avius; Hulk (flashback); Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

They're back -- because you demanded it! Black Bolt and his comrades in-combat battle Blastaar the Living Bomb! Featuring: 19 page Inhumans story "Spawn of Alien Heat." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton]; Villain: Blastaar; Maximus; Intro: Iridia; Guest: Stallior; Centarius; Leonus; Avius; Hulk (flashback); Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #16-2193B84-001

"A Duel of Iron!" Guest-starring Iron Man and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Al Williams. Story continued from Marvel Premiere #25. Daniel Rand was reborn in the fires of a dragon's heart in the mystical land of K'un Lun. Now, he is the living weapon known as Iron Fist, finally in his own series. Hot on the trail of Colleen Wing's kidnappers, Iron Fist has come to Stark International seeking answers. Wanted by the police for a murder he did not commit, Danny comes face-to-face with the Invincible Iron Man, and Shell Head is in no mood to give a wanted man the benefit of the doubt. It's the Golden Avenger vs. the Living Weapon. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 72 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4585264001

"Convention of Fear!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. While on a business trip to Southern California, Tony Stark decides to attend the San Diego Comics Convention...and he goes incognito as Iron Man! However, the Black Lama is lurking in the shadows at the convention and convinces Man-Bull, the Melter, and Whiplash to fight Shell-head. (Notes: Various Marvel bullpen members are depicted in the story including Roy Thomas. Neal Adams is credited with drawing part of the top panel of page 14. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 81 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4443218022

"War of the Mind-Dragons!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by Chic Stone and Vince Colletta. It's the final showdown between Iron Man and Firebrand to decide the fate of the Black Lama's kingdom! Can Shell-head defeat one more super-villain and bring the Black Lama saga to a close? (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #2.) 32 pages, full color Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 FN- 5.5

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 14 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Pablo Marcos. The Black Panther stars in Panther's Rage part 9, "There are Serpents Lurking in Paradise," script by Don McGregor, pencils by Billy Graham, inks by Pablo Marcos; The Panther pursues Killmonger and his assassins into Serpent Valley, where he fights and kills a theropod-like dinosaur. Letter from comic book writer Peter B. Gillis. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Ka-Zar (1974 2nd Series) 13 VG+ 4.5

The Skull of the Lizard-Man! - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Larry Hama and Fred Kida. Cover by Rich Buckler, Klaus Janson and John Romita, Sr. (alterations on Ka-Zar's face). Barbaric battle for an unholy prize! Characters in this issue: Ka-Zar; Zabu; Tongah; Zaurai; Charn; Sharka; Karanda (introduction); Sheesa (villain); Lizard-Men (villains). Plus: 1-page Hostess Fruit Pies ad "The Incredible Hulk and the Twins of Evil!" with art by John Romita, Sr. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

March of Comics (1946 K.K. Publishing/Western) 404 GD+ 2.5

Space Family Robinson

Marvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4410605014

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 Feature (1975 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4410605015

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 Premiere (1972) 21 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Daughters of the Death-Goddess, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Arvell Jones, inks by Vince Colletta; Batroc becomes enraged when the Meachums refuse to pay him for failing to kill Iron Fist; Iron Fist arrives at the Wings to find dead cult members lying in rubble but no sign of his friends; Misty Knight arrives and attacks Danny whom she suspects has done something with Colleen; Iron Fist follows the Ninja to the underground Temple of Kali where he finds Lee and Colleen in chains; He battles the daughters of Kali, but the Sacred Volume of Kali is burned up in the conflict; This enrages the Ninja who splits off from Lee Wing whom he has been possessing and prepares to kill Iron Fist; Brief appearance by Batroc. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 26 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4747885025

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The Games of Raging Gods - Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska & Vince Colletta. Cover by Jack Kirby & Vince Colletta. Featuring Hercules! Because you demanded it -- the Prince of Power in his own Olympian mag! A man-god unchained! Also starring Zeus, Richard Fenster, Typhon and Cylla. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 21 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4745010017

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Mourning At Dawn!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Giella; Daimon Hellstrom wakes up in the home of the Legion of Nihilists and manages to escape; after returning home, he learns that the Legion has murdered the doorman; Detective Quinss questions Christine and Katherine. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4651651023

1st printing. "Blood Church!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange, the Human Torch, and Valkyrie. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. Unless Dr. Strange and the Human Torch defeat the demonic hordes of the deranged, self-styled prophet Jeremiah, Valkyrie will die! Can the Master of the Mystic Arts and old Hot-Head free Valkyrie in time? Cameo appearance by Clea. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) 36 pages. Note: Hasbro reprinted this issue with Marvel Greatest Battles Comic Packs: included in the Spider-Man and Captain Britain pack. Cover price $0.25.

Mighty Marvel Comic Convention Program Book (1975) 1975 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4696143016

The Might Marvel Comic Convention took place at the Hotel Commodore in New York March 22-24 1975. This program/fanzine commemorates the 35th anniversary of the first Marvel comic in the Golden Age of comics in 1939, and the first-ever Mighty Marvel Comic Convention in 1975! It has some Marvel history, some Stan Lee and John Romita Amazing Spider-Man strips, much news from the time, Marvel trivia, photos of the bullpen, and numerous illustrations together with coverage of Marvel at the San Diego Comic-Con.

Mighty Marvel Western (1968) 38 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4685377016

Monsters Unleashed (1973) 10 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4659372001

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Edited by Don McGregor. Cover by Jose Antonio Domingo. They Might Be Monsters, script by Tony Isabella, art by Pablo Marcos. The 11:10 to Murder, script by Doug Moench, art by Val Mayerik; The Frankenstein Monster tries to stop assassins trying to kill the President on a train. Beauty's Vengeance, script by Doug Moench, art by Sanho Kim. The Serenity Stealers, script by Tony Isabella and Chris Claremont, art by Tony DeZuniga. 68 pgs., color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Nickelodeon The Exotic Science Fiction & Fantasy Quarterly (1975 Tom Reamy) 1 FN- 5.5

February, 1975. Corben cover, formerly Trumpet Magazine. 8.5" x 11", 48 pages, B&W. - Mature Readers - Cover price $2.00.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 FN- 5.5

Moisture.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Savage Sword of Conan (1974 Marvel) 7 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4218798018

Conan stars in "The Citadel at the End of Time" Written by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Alfredo Alcala; "The Hyborian Age Chapter 1: The Pre-Cataclysmic Age" Written by Thomas. Art by Walt Simonson. King Kull cameo. Adapted from the essay by Robert E. Howard; "Lines Written in the Realization That I Must Die." Poem by Howard. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith; "The Gods Of The Hyborian Age Part 2: Crom and Mitra: Gods to Swear By" Article by Robert L. Yaple with illustrations by Mike Vosburg and Buscema/Alcala. Details about the gods of Conan's world; "Chronicles Of The Sword Part 4: The King is Dead" Article by Lin Carter with a full-page illustration by Gray Morrow. An informal history of sword and sorcery fiction. Vicente Alcazar frontispiece. Boris Vallejo cover. Cover price $1.00.

Secret Origins of Super-Villains (1975) DC Treasury Edition C-39 FN 6.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Secret Origins of Super-Villains. Neal Adams reprint (inks). Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 68 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Shazam (1973) DC Treasury Edition C-35 FN 6.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Shazam (TV). C.C. Beck reprints. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $1.00.