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2001 A Space Odyssey (1976) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4719529001

Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The issue starts in the distant past where the monolith instructs a hunter on how to craft a spear and then shifts to the future where two astronauts discover an alien ruin. One of the astronauts is killed by a creature, but the other, Woodrow Decker, is transported into a pastoral countryside by the monolith. Here he rapidly ages until he dies and is converted by the monolith into an embryo-type creature referred to as a 'new seed' to explore the galaxy. Based on concepts from the film by Stanley Kubrick & Arthur C. Clarke. Comics ad for the Juicemobiles shoes from Spot-bilt, featuring O.J. Simpson, art by John Romita. Hostess Twinkies ad with Spider-Man, art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 161 VG/FN 5.0

"And the Nightcrawler Came Prowling, Prowling" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Nightcrawler. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Someone is going around New York City impersonating the Punisher! The Amazing Spider-Man thinks the sniper might be Nightcrawler! While the new X-Man believes the shooter could be the web-slinger! First at Coney Island and later at the Roosevelt Island Tramway, Nightcrawler and the wall-crawler clash amid their mutual confusion! But the situation becomes crystal clear once the heroes find themselves in the crosshairs...of the real Punisher! The bullets fly next issue! Cameo appearances by the Punisher, Wolverine, Colossus, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Spider-Man and Nightcrawler. The web-slinger meets all of the new X-Men for the first time in Marvel Team-Up Annual 1. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 214.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 161 VG+ 4.5

"And the Nightcrawler Came Prowling, Prowling" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Nightcrawler. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Someone is going around New York City impersonating the Punisher! The Amazing Spider-Man thinks the sniper might be Nightcrawler! While the new X-Man believes the shooter could be the web-slinger! First at Coney Island and later at the Roosevelt Island Tramway, Nightcrawler and the wall-crawler clash amid their mutual confusion! But the situation becomes crystal clear once the heroes find themselves in the crosshairs...of the real Punisher! The bullets fly next issue! Cameo appearances by the Punisher, Wolverine, Colossus, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Spider-Man and Nightcrawler. The web-slinger meets all of the new X-Men for the first time in Marvel Team-Up Annual 1. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 214.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 30 Cent Variant 156 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

30 cent cover variant with starburst price style. Ned Leeds and Betty Brant get married in "On a Clear Day You Can See...the Mirage!" Doctor Octopus cameo. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 133. The letters page has Marvel Value Stamp series B #83. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing World of DC Comics (1974) 12 FN/VF 7.0

This issue includes the following: a piece on science fiction in comics; "Earth After Disaster" by Paul Levitz; an interview with Mike Grell; "The Alien Among Us" (a previously unpublished Weird War Tales story) by Jack Oleck and Mike Grell; "Confessions of an Overage Comic Book Fanatic" by Michael L. Fleischer; and more. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $1.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 147 CGC 8.0 SS Englehart

Paper: White

Signed by Steve Englehart on 6/15/24

Label #4444123008

Crisis on Other-Earth!" Part 5 of 7. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. Story continues from Avengers 144 (part 4). In stunning fashion Hugh Jones has transported both the Avengers and the Squadron Supreme back to the Squadron's home world! Where none other than Nelson Rockefeller is the President! However, the President is wearing something very troubling on his head...the Serpent Crown! Realizing the evil of the crown, the Vision steals it from President Rockefeller, and the Avengers quickly escape into the streets. But the serpent crown is powerful indeed and begins to exert influence on the avenger who's carrying it...the Scarlet Witch! Unfortunately, Wanda falls prey to the crown's mental onslaught and then falls into the hands of the Golden Archer, Lady Lark, and Hyperion. But what happens next...may be the synthezoid avenger's finest hour! As the Vision puts on an incredible display of his powers vs. the Squadron Supreme! A classic issue for the fans of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Moondragon, Thor, and the Two-Gun Kid. Flashback cameos by Nomad and the Serpent Squad to recap the events of Captain America 181. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics cartoonist Fred Hembeck. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #76 the Hulk. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 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.

Batman (1940) 276 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681532009

Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). Superman Saves the Earth Hostess Cup Cakes ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Haunting of the Spook!, script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua); Batman faces the mysterious Spook. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Batman (1940) 279 VF 8.0

Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Riddler on the Rampage," script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Tex Blaisdell; Riddler escapes from prison; He sends two doubles to fight Batman and Robin in a clock museum, then fights them himself at the Fair Harbor Yacht Club and the Gotham Museum of Art. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Vince Colletta; Superman saves a hitchhiking boy from arrest and councils him on the dangers of hitchhiking. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 3 FN 6.0

Giant-size issue. Featuring: 18 page Batgirl & Robin story "Isle of a Thousand Thrills!" Characters: Batgirl; Robin; Frank Gilbert; Senator Thomas Cleary; Major Montana. In this tale, Batgirl and Robin learn each other's secret identities. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Vince Colletta. Plus: 10 page Batman reprint story "The Challenge of Batwoman" starring Batman, Robin and Batwoman, written by Bill Finger and drawn by Sheldon Moldoff & Charles Paris; 8 page Batman reprint story "Crimes of the Kite-Man" starring Batman and Robin, written by Bill Finger and drawn by Dick Sprang & Charles Paris; 13 page Batman reprint story "The Year 3000" starring Batman and Robin, written by Joe Greene and drawn by Dick Sprang & Jerry Robinson. Cover by Ernie Chan. Cover price $0.50.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 6 FN+ 6.5

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) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4595179017

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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.

Captain Britain (UK 1976-1977 Marvel 1st Series) 2A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

United Kingdom.

Label #4557364002

Comes with Captain Britian boomerang. Magazine size weekly British edition comic published weekly by Marvel Comics International. 32 pages. Cover and 13 interior pages in full color, rest black and white.

Captain Britain (UK 1976-1977 Marvel 1st Series) 3 VF 8.0

Magazine size weekly British edition comic published weekly by Marvel Comics International. 32 pages. Cover and 13 interior pages in full color, rest black and white.

Captain Britain (UK 1976-1977 Marvel 1st Series) 3 VF 8.0

Magazine size weekly British edition comic published weekly by Marvel Comics International. 32 pages. Cover and 13 interior pages in full color, rest black and white.

Captain Britain (UK 1976-1977 Marvel 1st Series) 4 NM- 9.2

Magazine size weekly British edition comic published weekly by Marvel Comics International. 32 pages. Cover and 13 interior pages in full color, rest black and white.

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) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640921014

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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.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 60 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601561009

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. Belit guest-stars in Riders of the River-Dragon, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan; setting: Tigress & Watambi Village; Conan fights warriors on crocodiles & saves the Watambi village; Belit is kidnapped; Red Sonja cameo. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B # 48 (Dracula by Neal Adams). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 61 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601561010

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita Sr. Belit guest stars in On the Track of the She-Pirate, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan; setting: Watambi Village & Jungle; Kawaku attempts mutiny & is stopped by Conan; Belit captured by Giant Moth & saved by Amra; Conan attacks Crocodile Warriors; Red Sonja cameo. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 63 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4595179006

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Belit guest stars in Death Among the Ruins!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan; setting: Jungle & lost city; Conan kills Amra and becomes known as Amra; Conan, Belit & Amra fight undergroud goblins; Shulo recognizes Conan as Amra. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Twinkie Takers. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 136 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4525198021

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"A Hanging for a Hero!" Written by Marv Wolfman Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. Jester continues to manipulate the media by faking a newscast by the president where he tells the public to kill all super heroes. Jester captures DD and holds a mock trial. Cameos by John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Gerald Ford. Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #5 (Stan Lee). Last 25-cent cover price. This is the 25-cent cover price edition. There also exists a 30-cent cover price edition which had limited distribution (for market testing). Cover price $0.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 136 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2092389025

"A Hanging for a Hero!" Written by Marv Wolfman Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. Jester continues to manipulate the media by faking a newscast by the president where he tells the public to kill all super heroes. Jester captures DD and holds a mock trial. Cameos by John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Gerald Ford. Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #5 (Stan Lee). Last 25-cent cover price. This is the 25-cent cover price edition. There also exists a 30-cent cover price edition which had limited distribution (for market testing). Cover price $0.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 137 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4525198022

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First 30-cent cover price. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Murder Maze Strikes Twice!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns), Jim Mooney (finished art pages 1-16), and Pablo Marcos (finished art pages 17-31, uncredited), inks by Jim Mooney (pages 1, 2, 4-16) and Pablo Marcos (pages 3, 17-31, uncredited); DD navigates Jester's murder maze and takes down the scurvy clown; Gerald Ford cameo. Letters to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier and writer James Randi. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 140 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Both Side Edges have gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #0944628010

Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Joe Sinnott. Death Times Two!, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts); Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Gladiator and Beetle hijack a train and crash it into Grand Central Station and DD has to face down two of his most fearsome foes (okay, one of his most fearsome foes and the Beetle); cameos by Man-Thing and Death-Stalker. The letters page contains "Howard the Duck Weakly Campaign Update #1" (yes, that's "Weakly," not "Weekly"). 32 pgs. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

DC Special (1968) 21 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4573112012

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Super-Heroes vs. Monsters featuring Superman, Green Lantern, Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr., Marry Marvel, and the soldiers of "The War That Time Forgot." Cover price $0.50.

DC Special (1968) 24 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4529156022

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New Three Musketeers story, "The King and the Red-Skinned Savage" (script by Wesley Marsh, art by Lee Elias). Reprints: Robin Hood in "The Merrie Men" (script by Bill Finger, art by Russ Heath) and the Viking Prince in "The Viking Genie" (script by Finger, art by Joe Kubert). Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Twinkies and Kelp." Luis Dominguez cover? Cover price $0.50.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 22 VG+ 4.5

1st appearance by Jack of Hearts. Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Ken barr. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. An editorial by Archie Goodwin. Iron fist stars in "To Storm the Walls of Hell!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rudy Nebres. "Birth of the Dragon: The Beginnings of Kung Fu!" An article by Steve Clement. "Kung Fu: Cinema of Vengeance!" A book review by David Anthony Kraft. "Fighting Woman: The Myth and Reality!" An article about woman in martial arts by Val Eads. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger star in "Who is the White Tiger?" Introducing the newest martial arts hero the White Tiger. Guest-starring Jack of Hearts (1st app.). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Keith Giffen and Rico Rival. Includes a B&W poster by George Perez featuring the Sons of the Tiger and the White Tiger. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3811695019

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. Bring Back My Body To Me, To Me...!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts), inks by Klaus Janson (finished art); Chondo's brain is transferred back into his body only to find that the other Headmen had "improved" his body for him; Red Guardian comes to America to help transfer Kyle Richmond's brain back into his body. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4512895003

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First 30-cent issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Milgrom. The Dream is Dead!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange & Clea continue their time travel & meet Benjamin Franklin. Franklin & Clea have amorous encounter; Stygyro attacks again in form of sea serpent, in the ruins of Atlantis. Cover price $0.30.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) Annual 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1392136006

"And There Will Be Worlds Anew!" Script by Marv Wolfman, co-plot and art by Craig Russell. Clea guest stars. Dave Cockrum cover. Cover price $0.50.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2984B57-004

"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 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3798969001

"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) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618484023

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #2032914005

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 FN/VF 7.0

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640922010

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"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 170 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4573099004

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"A Sky-Full of Fear!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Sinnott. Reed designs an exo-skeleton for Ben, so the Thing can return to the Fantastic Four. Now Mr. Fantastic and the new Thing take off in hot pursuit of the rampaging Power Man! Who is secretly manipulating Luke Cage? Alicia Masters seems to know! When she confronts her step-father in the slammer, Power Man busts in and grabs both her and the Puppet Master! And in the skies high above the prison, Ben Grimm and Luke Cage lock up in a titanic battle with Alicia's life hanging in the balance! (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Bill Mantlo. This issue contains Marvel Value Stamps Series B #90 Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 174 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4701836003

"Starquest!" Part 4 of 5. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. The situation is becoming desperate on Counter-Earth as both Reed & Ben and Johnny & Gorr have run into major problems on their potential substitute planets with Torgo and the Skrulls, respectively. The Invisible Girl tries to help her teammates, but accidentally transports herself to yet a third planet, which is totally devoid of life! Meanwhile, the countdown to Galactus' destruction of Counter-Earth continues, and the High Evolutionary has only one option left...fight the Ravager of Worlds one-on-one! 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 174 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4311803019

"Starquest!" Part 4 of 5. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. The situation is becoming desperate on Counter-Earth as both Reed & Ben and Johnny & Gorr have run into major problems on their potential substitute planets with Torgo and the Skrulls, respectively. The Invisible Girl tries to help her teammates, but accidentally transports herself to yet a third planet, which is totally devoid of life! Meanwhile, the countdown to Galactus' destruction of Counter-Earth continues, and the High Evolutionary has only one option left...fight the Ravager of Worlds one-on-one! 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 11 VG/FN 5.0

"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.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 240 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4595164003

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First 30-cent issue. Cover art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. Collision Course With Disaster, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Stacy Conwell, the college girl that lives with Barry and Iris Allen, has a premonition of Flash's death. The Floods Will Come!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Green Lantern and Itty battle a space creature. Ad for Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man. Super-Hero Stick-Ons ad. Juvenile Justice public service ad with Superman. Ad for Super DC Calendar and other DC merchandise. Batman and Superman life-size hang-ups ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 20 FN+ 6.5

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.

Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 50 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4606244009

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Cover by Jack Sparling and Vince Colletta. Featuring: 1 page intro story "Ghosts and the Supernatural" drawn by Buddy Gernale; 7 page story "Home Is Where the Grave Is!" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by John Calnan & Tex Blaisdell; 3 page story "The Trapped Phantom" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 6 page story "The Most Fearful Villain of the Supernatural" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Lee Elias; 1 page text story "The Ghostly Gun of Mysterious Dave" by Murray Boltinoff. Cover price $0.30.

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

Paper: White

Label #22-1D0DDD3-007

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.