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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 152 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4210711004

"Shattered by the Shocker!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. After his harrowing escape from the sewer system, the Spectacular Spider-Man itches for a rematch with the Shocker! And just a few days later the web-slinger gets his wish at the Con Ed power plant in Queens! The Shocker wants to black out the city! The wall-crawler wants to keep the lights burning! In grand fashion Spider-Man and the Shocker throw down the gauntlet (in more ways than one) until only the victor remains! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Doctor Octopus. (Notes: The bottom right panel on page 14 is a subtle indication that Dave Hunt inked the backgrounds. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #6 Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 129.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 153 FN+ 6.5

"The Longest Hundred Yards!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. A group of criminals kidnap the young daughter of an ex-Empire State University (ESU) football star! The former jock turned scientist has developed a new crime-fighting computer that the underworld desperately wants! The dramatic exchange is set for the 50-yard line inside ESU's stadium! Will the wondrous wall-crawler come off the bench and save the day? It's 4th down and life to go! Appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Ned Leeds, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: The letters page features an article by assistant editor Roger Slifer explaining (or explaining away) the discrepancies in the Jackal storyline. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Peter Parker and Aunt May. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 130.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 158 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3871318016

"Hammerhead is Out!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. After surviving his free fall from the helicopter, the wondrous wall-crawler continues his pursuit of Dr. Octopus and Aunt May! The six-armed super-villain takes refuge at Brookhaven National Laboratory to draw Hammerhead's ghost into a deadly trap! But the sudden arrival of the web-slinger throws off Doc Ock's plan! Instead of destroying the ghost, Octopus' equipment returns Hammerhead to flesh and blood! And that sets the stage for the next issue's three-sided tussle: Doctor Octopus vs. Hammerhead vs. your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Glory Grant, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain America vs. the Red Skull. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 135. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 162 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4756976023

"Let the Punisher Fit the Crime!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nightcrawler and the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Ross Andru and John Romita. After a scuffle atop the Roosevelt Tramway; the Punisher, Nightcrawler, and Spider-Man come to a meeting of the minds! The trio realizes that none of them are the lethal sniper terrorizing the city! And they vow to catch the mysterious gunman before his next kill! Acting on a tip; the web-slinger, Punisher, and Nightcrawler converge on a street festival to smoke out the shooter! Can the heroes solve the killer's deadly puzzle? Or perhaps better stated...his Jigsaw puzzle? First appearances of Dr. Marla Madison and Jigsaw. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 174. Jigsaw returns in Amazing Spider-Man 188. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 215.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 162 VG/FN 5.0

"Let the Punisher Fit the Crime!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nightcrawler and the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Ross Andru and John Romita. After a scuffle atop the Roosevelt Tramway; the Punisher, Nightcrawler, and Spider-Man come to a meeting of the minds! The trio realizes that none of them are the lethal sniper terrorizing the city! And they vow to catch the mysterious gunman before his next kill! Acting on a tip; the web-slinger, Punisher, and Nightcrawler converge on a street festival to smoke out the shooter! Can the heroes solve the killer's deadly puzzle? Or perhaps better stated...his Jigsaw puzzle? First appearances of Dr. Marla Madison and Jigsaw. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 174. Jigsaw returns in Amazing Spider-Man 188. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 215.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 VF 8.0

"Claws!" Part 4 of 7. First appearance of Hellcat. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers are free inside the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility! However, it doesn't take long for Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter to locate them and activate the plant's internal military-grade weapons! During the missile attack, the Avengers are forced to split up. The Beast, Vision, and Scarlet Witch go one way...and Captain America, Iron Man, and Patsy Walker go another! When Shell-head comes across the former uniform of the Cat, the shield-slinger gets an idea! And in a dazzling transformation...Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat! The Avengers could use another hero on their side, because the rematch with Doctor Spectrum, the Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, and the Whizzer is coming up fast! An excellent issue! The story (part 5) continues in Avengers 147. Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearances by the Two-Gun Kid, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Tigra. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Peter Gillis and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #39 Thor by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 FN 6.0

"Claws!" Part 4 of 7. First appearance of Hellcat. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers are free inside the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility! However, it doesn't take long for Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter to locate them and activate the plant's internal military-grade weapons! During the missile attack, the Avengers are forced to split up. The Beast, Vision, and Scarlet Witch go one way...and Captain America, Iron Man, and Patsy Walker go another! When Shell-head comes across the former uniform of the Cat, the shield-slinger gets an idea! And in a dazzling transformation...Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat! The Avengers could use another hero on their side, because the rematch with Doctor Spectrum, the Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, and the Whizzer is coming up fast! An excellent issue! The story (part 5) continues in Avengers 147. Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearances by the Two-Gun Kid, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Tigra. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Peter Gillis and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #39 Thor by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 FN- 5.5

"Claws!" Part 4 of 7. First appearance of Hellcat. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers are free inside the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility! However, it doesn't take long for Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter to locate them and activate the plant's internal military-grade weapons! During the missile attack, the Avengers are forced to split up. The Beast, Vision, and Scarlet Witch go one way...and Captain America, Iron Man, and Patsy Walker go another! When Shell-head comes across the former uniform of the Cat, the shield-slinger gets an idea! And in a dazzling transformation...Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat! The Avengers could use another hero on their side, because the rematch with Doctor Spectrum, the Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, and the Whizzer is coming up fast! An excellent issue! The story (part 5) continues in Avengers 147. Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearances by the Two-Gun Kid, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Tigra. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Peter Gillis and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #39 Thor by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 VG/FN 5.0

"Claws!" Part 4 of 7. First appearance of Hellcat. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers are free inside the Brand Corporation's Long Island facility! However, it doesn't take long for Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter to locate them and activate the plant's internal military-grade weapons! During the missile attack, the Avengers are forced to split up. The Beast, Vision, and Scarlet Witch go one way...and Captain America, Iron Man, and Patsy Walker go another! When Shell-head comes across the former uniform of the Cat, the shield-slinger gets an idea! And in a dazzling transformation...Patsy Walker becomes Hellcat! The Avengers could use another hero on their side, because the rematch with Doctor Spectrum, the Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, and the Whizzer is coming up fast! An excellent issue! The story (part 5) continues in Avengers 147. Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearances by the Two-Gun Kid, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and Thor. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Tigra. (Notes: The letters page includes letters from comics writer Peter Gillis and comics writer Mary Jo Duffy, respectively. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #39 Thor by Jack Kirby.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 149 CGC 8.0 SS

Paper: Off white to white

Signed By Steve Englehart on 6/15/24

Label #4444123011

"The Gods and the Gang!" Part 7 of 7. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by George Perez and Frank Giacoia (with touch-ups from John Romita). The Avengers return to the Brand Corporation facility on Long Island! And waste no time jumping into a brawl with Brand's private army! But Hugh Jones and Buzz Baxter have a secret weapon waiting for Earth's Mightiest Heroes...Orka, the human killer whale! Fortunately though, Moondragon and Thor have returned to New York following their Wild West adventure, and the two god-like avengers join the fight against Orka! Two fantastic battles will determine if the Avengers live or die: the thunder god vs. Orka...and Hellcat vs. Buzz Baxter! An awesome conclusion to the Serpent Crown saga! Cameo appearance by the Squadron Supreme. (Notes: Orka previously appeared in Sub-Mariner 67. This seven-part story was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback, Avengers: The Serpent Crown. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Richard Howell. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 151 FN/VF 7.0

"At Last: The Decision!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, and Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by Jack Kirby and Dan Adkins. Finally, the Avengers are ready to set their new roster! Iron Man agrees to be chairman! Cap stays! Wanda and the Vision remain with the group! The Wasp eagerly signs up! Yellowjacket first declines but then changes his mind! Moondragon decides to leave, and Hellcat goes with her. The bombastic Beast jubilantly joins! And Wonder Man...hold on, what? How? Wow! Cameo appearances by Robert Frank (aka the golden age Whizzer), the Black Widow, Angel, Ghost Rider, Hercules, Iceman, Ben Grimm, Wonder Man, and the Living Laser. First 30¢ issue. (Notes: This issue concludes Steve Englehart's legendary 4-year run as the writer for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. A time period that produced many of the Avengers' all-time fan favorite stories including the three frequently reprinted sagas: the Avengers-Defenders War, the Celestial Madonna saga, and the Serpent Crown crisis. The letters page contains an essay explaining why the 150th anniversary story ended up as two issues.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 6 FN/VF 7.0

Giant-size issue. Batgirl stars in "Valley of the Copper Moon!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Robin stars in "The Joker's Daughter!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin (1st appearance). Reprint back-up stories: Alfred stars in "In the Soup!" with art by Jerry Robinson (from Batman 32); Batman and Robin star in "The New Crimes of the Mad Hatter" (from Batman 161). Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua") cover. Cover price $0.50.

Black Goliath (1976 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4595179016

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Cover art by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Origin of Black Goliath in "Black Goliath." Black Goliath, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Bill Foster establishes himself in Los Angeles, leading a research team for Stark Industries; As Black Goliath he investigates a series of radium robberies and finds Atom-Smasher and his gang; Guest appearance by Hank and Janet Pym; Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Luke Cage cameos. Black Goliath's first appearance is in Luke Cage, Power Man 24. The story here continues in issue 25. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. Advertisement for the record album "Reflections of a Super-Hero!" narrated by Stan Lee. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Black Goliath (1976 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4700938019

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. White Fire, Atomic Death script by Chris Claremont, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Black Goliath battles the Atom-Smasher and Warhawk (and probably the Kingpin working behind-the-scenes, though it's somewhat vague); Black Goliath eventually defeats Atom-Smasher after taking a severe beating. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Black Goliath (1976 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4700938020

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. White Fire, Atomic Death script by Chris Claremont, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Black Goliath battles the Atom-Smasher and Warhawk (and probably the Kingpin working behind-the-scenes, though it's somewhat vague); Black Goliath eventually defeats Atom-Smasher after taking a severe beating. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Black Goliath (1976 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4700938017

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Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. White Fire, Atomic Death script by Chris Claremont, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Black Goliath battles the Atom-Smasher and Warhawk (and probably the Kingpin working behind-the-scenes, though it's somewhat vague); Black Goliath eventually defeats Atom-Smasher after taking a severe beating. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 196 VG/FN 5.0

"Kill-Derby" Part 4 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. The crafty Cheer Chadwick enters Cap and the Falcon into the death derby! Both heroes are assigned to the red team (along with Tinkerbelle). And they must slay the blue team in order to win! The star-spangled avenger doesn't have his shield at his side, but he does have a cool skateboard! When the derby begins, the fighting is intense! Cap plows through several members of the blue team and then spots the combatant holding his shield. The Living Legend will go for broke to get it back! In the meantime, elsewhere in the Badlands, the U.S. Army is frantically searching for the Royalist Forces of America's underground base. Cameo appearance by General Argyle Fist. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 339,484; average paid circulation 180,156. There exists a 30-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4730458014

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"Whom the Gods would Join...!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Don Heck and John Tartag. The newly formed Champions - Hercules, Black Widow, Ice Man, Angel, and Ghost Rider - venture to Mount Olympus to face the might of Pluto, Ares, and Hypolyta! Can even the combined might of these heroes defeat such an alliance of Olympic might, especially when Zeus, king of the Olympic gods, is powerless to help them? Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4651767024

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"Whom the Gods would Join...!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Don Heck and John Tartag. The newly formed Champions - Hercules, Black Widow, Ice Man, Angel, and Ghost Rider - venture to Mount Olympus to face the might of Pluto, Ares, and Hypolyta! Can even the combined might of these heroes defeat such an alliance of Olympic might, especially when Zeus, king of the Olympic gods, is powerless to help them? Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4751848005

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"Assault on Olympus!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dan Adkins. The Champions have failed...Hercules and Venus are at the mercy of evil Pluto's malevolent machinations. Can Black Widow, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider regroup in time and find away to save their friends? NOTE: Letters page begins and includes a Marvel Value Stamp (series B # 29). Rich Buckler cover pencils, Dan Adkins cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640921015

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"Assault on Olympus!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dan Adkins. The Champions have failed...Hercules and Venus are at the mercy of evil Pluto's malevolent machinations. Can Black Widow, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider regroup in time and find away to save their friends? NOTE: Letters page begins and includes a Marvel Value Stamp (series B # 29). Rich Buckler cover pencils, Dan Adkins cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Christmas with the Super-Heroes (1975) DC Treasury Edition C-43 VG/FN 5.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Christmas with the Super-Heroes. Reprints by Neal Adams, Berni Wrightson, and Joe Simon/Jack Kirby. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $1.00.

Comix International (1974 Magazine) 3 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4691150014

Richard Corben, Esteban Maroto, Jeff Jones, Jose Bea, Doug Moench, and others. Comix International was a short-lived magazine comprised entirely of reprinted material (in color) from other Warren publications. Stories in this issue include: Child: Mind of the Mass! by Greg Potter and Richard Corben; Child: Childhood's End by Budd Lewis and Richard Corben; Wizard Wagstaff by Jack Butterworth and Richard Corben; Hard John Apple: An Angel Shy of Hell by Jim Stenstrum and Richard Corben; Harry by Jeff Jones; Dead Run by Jeff Jones; A Wonderful Morning by Fernando Fernandez; Puppet-Player by Jose Bea; Dax the Damned: Chess by Esteban Maroto; Mates by Doug Moench and Esteban Maroto; and Vampirella: Return Trip by Joseph Toutain and Jose Gonzalez. Includes artist profiles of Richard Corben, Jose Bea, Jeff Jones, and others. Cover depicts a montage of interior panels.

Comix International (1974 Magazine) 4A CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4657018024

Richard Corben, Reed Crandall, Doug Moench, Paul Neary, and others. Comix International was a short-lived magazine comprised entirely of reprinted material (in color) from other Warren publications. Stories in this issue include: The Believer! by Budd Lewis and Richard Corben; The Power and the Gory by W. Eaton and Rafael Auraleon; The Freaks: A Thin Dime of Pain by Doug Moench and Leopold Sanchez; Child by Greg Potter and Richard Corben; Tell-Tale Heart by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall (from the story by Edgar Allan Poe); Exterminator One by Bill DuBay and Paul Neary; and Vampirella: The Monster Called Vampirella by Bill DuBay and Zesar Lopez. Includes artist profiles of Richard Corben, Reed Crandall, Rafael Auraleon, and others. Cover depicts montage of interior panels.

Comix International (1974 Magazine) 4B CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4691150015

Richard Corben, Reed Crandall, Doug Moench, Paul Neary, and others. Comix International was a short-lived magazine comprised entirely of reprinted material (in color) from other Warren publications. Stories in this issue include: The Believer! by Budd Lewis and Richard Corben; The Power and the Gory by W. Eaton and Rafael Auraleon; The Freaks: A Thin Dime of Pain by Doug Moench and Leopold Sanchez; Child by Greg Potter and Richard Corben; Tell-Tale Heart by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall (from the story by Edgar Allan Poe); Exterminator One by Bill DuBay and Paul Neary; and Vampirella: The Monster Called Vampirella by Bill DuBay and Zesar Lopez. Includes artist profiles of Richard Corben, Reed Crandall, Rafael Auraleon, and others. Cover depicts montage of interior panels.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 58 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. First full appearance of Belit (she appearaed in a flashback cameo in Giant-Size Conan 1) in Queen of the Black Coast, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan; setting: Tigress; First appearance of Belit; Odongo kills Tito; Conan becomes Belit's lover; adapted from the story "Queen of the Black Coast" by Robert E. Howard. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 133 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4747892019

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"Mind-Wave and His Fearsome Think Tank" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover pencils by Gil Kane with inks by Frank Giacoia. Starring Uri Geller. DD and a real life psychic take on the nefarious schemes of Mind-Wave. Letters page has a profile and photo of Uri Geller as well as a psychic drawing he did with Marv Wolfman. This controversial issue is discussed at length in the letters page to Daredevil #137. Notes: First appearance of Mind-Wave. This is the 25-cent cover price edition. There also exists a 35-cent cover price edition which had limited distribution (for market testing). Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 31 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4747892017

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Nighthawk's Brain!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Nighthawk is captured by the Headmen and Chondu places his brain in Nighthawk's body. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 12 (the Silver Surfer by Jack Kirby). 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 457 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4748996020

First 30-cent cover-price. Origin retold and updated in "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Every night on this date, Batman abandons all other crimes and missions and secretly heads to visit Leslie Thompkins; En route, Batman stops a car radio theft and two muggings; When one of the muggers pulls a gun on him in Crime Alley, Batman loses his temper and knocks the mugger silly while having a flashback of his parents' murder and his "rescue" by a young Leslie Thompkins. "Make Way for the Elongated Woman!", script by Bob Rozakis, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Previously while fighting the siblings, Ralph's powers wear off and he is captured; The villains demand he write Sue a note to bring him the source of his powers for the villains to use; He agrees but asks Sue to bring special rubber tree bark. Sue buys accordian arms and collapsible stilts, used under one of Ralph's costumes to make it look like she has the same powers (in truth, Sue is allergic to gingold). Superman is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children!", art by Neal Adams. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper," art by Curt Swan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30.

NOTE: "Detective Comics (2016) #1000 features a direct sequel to the featured story of this issue - "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!" - by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 463 FN- 5.5

Cover by Ernie Chan. "Death-Web," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman encounters the Black Spider, a costumed vigilante out to kill every drug pusher in Gotham, regardless of anyone who might get in the way. "Crimes by Calculation," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Terry Austin; The Atom fights the Calculator, a computer-powered criminal who steals a quake-breaking device from one of Ray Palmers colleagues at the cost of the mans life. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 463 FN- 5.5

Cover by Ernie Chan. "Death-Web," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman encounters the Black Spider, a costumed vigilante out to kill every drug pusher in Gotham, regardless of anyone who might get in the way. "Crimes by Calculation," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Terry Austin; The Atom fights the Calculator, a computer-powered criminal who steals a quake-breaking device from one of Ray Palmers colleagues at the cost of the mans life. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Dick Tracy (1976) DC Treasury Edition C-40 FN- 5.5

This treasury edition is a large format reprint of the Dick Tracy comic strip that was published by the Chicago Tribune and New York News Syndicate from 12-21-1943 to 05-17-1944. The same series of comic strips was also reprinted in Dick Tracy Monthly (1948-1961) issues 25-27. Script and art by Chester Gould. During World War II, Dick Tracy pursues one of the black market's top hitmen: Flattop! And what a wild and crazy pursuit it is with many twists and turns! Appearances by Tess Trueheart, Pat Patton, and Vitamin Flintheart. First special feature: "Dick Tracy's Rogues' Gallery" 2-page spread of 24 villains. Second special feature: "Dick Tracy Talks to Uncle Sam" Third special feature: "Crimestoppers Textbook" (Notes: The inside front cover illustrates Dick Tracy's history from 1931 to 1954. The inside back cover features an essay on Chester Gould's career. The back cover shows Dick Tracy and seven of his friends. Book dimensions approximately 10" x 13".) 64 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Dynamite (1974) Magazine 30B VG 4.0

Featured Article & Cover: Dynamite Meets Donny and Marie!

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-17D0DE4-002

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"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 FN/VF 7.0

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4000807010

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 VG+ 4.5

Staple rust.

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 166 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4745010006

"If It's Tuesday, This Must Be The Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. The federal government asks Reed Richards to take the Fantastic Four to the Midwest to apprehend the Hulk! Will the FF be able to find the Green Goliath? Yes! And that's were the trouble begins! However, the fabulous foursome successfully captures the Hulk and hands the behemoth over to the military. It looks like mission accomplished for the FF...until the Thing becomes dismayed over the rough treatment of Dr. Banner. Would Ben actually consider freeing the rampaging Hulk? Yes again! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #13 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 166 VF 8.0

"If It's Tuesday, This Must Be The Hulk!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. The federal government asks Reed Richards to take the Fantastic Four to the Midwest to apprehend the Hulk! Will the FF be able to find the Green Goliath? Yes! And that's were the trouble begins! However, the fabulous foursome successfully captures the Hulk and hands the behemoth over to the military. It looks like mission accomplished for the FF...until the Thing becomes dismayed over the rough treatment of Dr. Banner. Would Ben actually consider freeing the rampaging Hulk? Yes again! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #13 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 11 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4319017007

"And Then the Invaders!" Guest-starring the Invaders. New story by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. While the FF are participating in a routine training session, a platoon of nazi soldiers suddenly appears in the Baxter Building! Reed's time machine says the soldiers came forward from the year 1946! But hold on, didn't World War II end in 1945? Something has gone terribly wrong 30 years in the past, so the Fantastic Four travel back in time to change the course of history! After linking up with the Invaders, the fabulous foursome along with Captain America, Bucky, the Original Human Torch, Toro, and the Sub-Mariner invade Castle Cherbelle in occupied France to destroy the Third Reich's V-2 program! But Baron Zemo isn't going down without a fight! An awesome story! Cameo appearance by the Watcher. (Note: Elements of the story continue in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 1.) 52 pages Cover price $0.50.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700966001

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Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Ramona Fradon and Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Vince Colletta. The Rise and Fall of King Samson; With half of the Freedom Fighters battling King Samson with a fallen Wonder Woman, the other members of the team languish in a detention cell!; It is only when they see that their foe the SILVER GHOST has returned do they make their getaway, to defeat the Silver Ghost and prove their innocence! 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 20 VF+ 8.5

First 30-cent cover price - Part 5 of 5 - "Two Against Death!" Guest-Starring Daredevil, Stunt Master and Karen Page. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne and Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. Story continued from Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #138. the Spirit of Vengeance must team-up with the Man without Fear to save the beautiful Karen Page from the menacing Death-Stalker! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 21 VF+ 8.5

"Two Against Death!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Gil Kane and Sam Grainger. Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. The Ghost Rider summons all his macabre strength to take down Gladiator and the Eel. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "The Spider-Man and the Fly!" Cover price $0.30.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0275839026

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4744917006

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4643171022

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Howard becomes a Master of Quack Fu in the Kung Fu satire, "Four Feathers of Death!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Leialoha. Spicer-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twinkie Takers." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Leialoha cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700965022

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Cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Written by Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. The Secret House of Forbidden Cookies!; After a stormy argument, Beverly finally has had enough of Howards stubbornness and splits!; And when Howard goes for a stroll and is discovered by religious extremists who believe him to be a demon, things go from bad to worse. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4700965023

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Cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Written by Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. The Secret House of Forbidden Cookies!; After a stormy argument, Beverly finally has had enough of Howards stubbornness and splits!; And when Howard goes for a stroll and is discovered by religious extremists who believe him to be a demon, things go from bad to worse. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.