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All Star Comics (1940-1978) 58 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Top label strip problem (old style). Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #0032105008

1st appearance of Power Girl. Cover art by Mike Grell. The Super Squad! starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood; Power Girl describes the Super Squad as a strike force composed of the JSA and the three younger heroes--Robin, Power Girl, and Star-Spangled Kid. Letters from Roy Thomas and Jerry Bails. The Captive Commissioner Hostess ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 58 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #3938851001

1st appearance of Power Girl. Cover art by Mike Grell. The Super Squad! starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood; Power Girl describes the Super Squad as a strike force composed of the JSA and the three younger heroes--Robin, Power Girl, and Star-Spangled Kid. Letters from Roy Thomas and Jerry Bails. The Captive Commissioner Hostess ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 154 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDC8-007

"The Sandman Always Strikes Twice" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. The Sandman is back on the block! And stealing an experimental cryogenic converter for a mysterious crime boss! The charter member of the Frightful Four easily breaks into the research complex! But instead of absconding with the converter, the Sandman lays a trap for the spectacular one (to even the score after his defeat in Marvel Team-Up 40)! When the web-slinger shows up, the showdown begins! It's another rock 'em sock 'em battle between the Amazing Spider-Man and the Sandman! Cameo appearances by Doctor Octopus and the Kingpin. (Notes: The Sandman appears next in Fantastic Four 176. The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and comics publisher Dean Mullaney respectively. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Peter Parker, Mary Jane, and Man-Mountain Marko. The letters page also includes Marvel Value Stamp series B #49 Fantastic Four by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 131.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 155 FN+ 6.5

"Whodunit!" Script by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by John Romita. In shocking fashion the co-developer of the Worldwide Habitual Offender database is found murdered in his research lab! And the task of finding the killer falls to none other than your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! The web-slinger scours the city searching for suspects! But the trail of clues leads back to the lab! Who is the killer? Who indeed! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 530,714; average paid circulation 273,773. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 132. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 161 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #20-1A836A2-003

"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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 161 FN- 5.5

Oxidation.

"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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 8 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4248628015

Giant-size issue. Robin battles the Catwoman in "The Copycatgirl Capers!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta. Reprint back-up stories: Batman and Robin star in "The Web of the Spinner"; Batgirl stars in "Batgirl's Last Case" with script by Frank Robbins and art by Don Heck. CBS Saturday morning cartoon ad with art by Neal Adams (2 pages). Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua") cover. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 194 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1486013017

"The Trojan Horde" Part 2 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The search for the Madbomb begins! The U.S. government sends Captain America and the Falcon into a remote wilderness area near the Badlands -- that could be the secret location of the Madbomb! But in truth the government has unknowingly sent the pair into the clutches of the Royalist Forces of America! Who are they? The Sentinel of Liberty doesn't know, but he quickly learns that the shadowy group is performing gruesome experiments on its captives! Will Cap and the Falcon be the next to go under the knife? First (cameo) appearance of William Malcolm Taurey. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #27 (Dracula). The Madbomb saga was reprinted in 2004 in trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Madbomb. The TPB collets issues 193 thru 200.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 199 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2795A2A-007

"The Man Who Sold the United States" Part 7 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. With help from SHIELD, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon storm the Harding mansion! However Mason Harding -- the creator of the Madbomb -- is not inside! The most wanted man in America is a captive of the Royalist Forces of America. But thanks to a miniature madbomb, Harding escapes from William Taurey's estate and returns home. The Falcon and Cap plead with him to reveal the location of the "Big Daddy" Madbomb. Will Harding comply? Or will the U.S.A. go boom on its bicentennial? Cameo appearances by Carol Harding and William Taurey. (Notes: The Madbomb saga was reprinted in 2011 in the hardcover: Captain America Omnibus by Jack Kirby. The edition collects issues 193 thru 214. There exists a 30-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #4268774011

"Divide and Conquer!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and B. Patterson. Cover by Gil Kane. The Black Widow has been taken captive by the Soviets. The rest of the Champions set out to rescue their friend, but can even Hercules, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider stand against the power of the indomitable Titanium Man, the savage Griffin, the always dangerous Crimson Dynamo, and the mysterious Darkstar? Plus, what secret does the new Crimson Dynamo reveal, and what does it have to do with Natasha's partner, Ivan Petrovitch? Meanwhile, Ghost Rider races against the clock to save the life of...an enemy?! Cover price $0.30.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 134.30CENT CBCS 8.5 Buckler 30 Cent Variant

Paper: White

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #22-03106F5-005

"There's Trouble in New York City, That's Trouble with a Capital 'T' Which Rhymes with 'D' that Stands for Daredevil!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Bob Brown. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoa cover. Torpedo, the Chameleon, and the Jester attack. Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #95 (Doctor Strange by Frank Brunner). This is the 30-cent cover price edition, which had limited distribution (for market testing). There also exists a 25-cent cover price edition which is much more common. Cover price $0.30.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 139 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4328445009

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. A Night In the Life... starring Big Max (1st) and Mike Slate (1st), script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; DD tries to find the junkie wife of a mad bomber who is devastating the city as well as a runaway boy with hemophilia. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

DC Super Stars (1976) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4275887003

Strange Sports Stories. Nine sensational super-heroes vs. nine sinister super-villains in an all-new baseball sportstacular! Featuring: 19 page DC Heroes story "The Great Super-Star Game" starring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Robin, Kid Flash, Plastic Man, Green Arrow, Black Canary, Huntress [Paula Brooks], Uncle Sam, Lex Luthor, Joker, Chronos, Weather Wizard, Dr. Polaris, Matter Master, Felix Faust, Tattooed Man, Sportsmaster and Amazo, written by Bob Rozakis and drawn by Dick Dillin & Frank McLaughlin. Plus: 6 page reprint story "The Super-Athletes from Outer Space!" written by Otto Binder and drawn by Gil Kane & Bernard Sachs; 9 page Green Lantern reprint story "The Fight for the Championship of the Universe!" written by John Broome and drawn by Gil Kane & Sid Greene. Cover by Ernie Chan. Cover price $0.50.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 15 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2792844-012

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Where There's Smoke..., script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; James Mandarin desperately slits own throat at Strange's doorstep; wants Strange to be his guru, but is rejected. Strange tells of recreation of Earth to Lord Phyffe, Rama Kaliph, & Clea; Clea freaks; Mandarin is possessed by Satan, & Satan abducts them. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D7D4A0-002

"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 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3947667004

"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 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2215763-018

"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 6.0

"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 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-3B3716F-004

"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 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1396704007

"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 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-342363F-015

"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 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2020184009

"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.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-3E3F807-004

"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.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 FN+ 6.5

"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.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-0700471-020

Revealed in this issue--the power of "Olympia!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Ikaris has been captured by demonic Deviants, but can even these monsters find a way to kill an immortal? Meanwhile, Makarri and Sersi regroup at the mythical homeland of the Eternals – Olympia! The secret is out! Man has discovered the truth behind mythology...it's all real! Notes: 1st appearance of Domo, Thena, and Zuras. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 5 FN+ 6.5

Revealed in this issue--the power of "Olympia!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Ikaris has been captured by demonic Deviants, but can even these monsters find a way to kill an immortal? Meanwhile, Makarri and Sersi regroup at the mythical homeland of the Eternals – Olympia! The secret is out! Man has discovered the truth behind mythology...it's all real! Notes: 1st appearance of Domo, Thena, and Zuras. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 172 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2794F13-012

"Cry, The Bedeviled Plant!" Part 2 of 5. Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. After being tricked into boarding Gorr's spaceship, the Fantastic Four reluctantly agree to protect Counter-Earth from the Ravager of Worlds! But the FF may be too late since Galactus' herald, the Destroyer, has already engaged the High Evolutionary on his command asteroid. Nevertheless, the Thing springs into action against the armored herald! Can Ben beat the Destroyer before Galactus becomes aware of Counter-Earth? Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and the Hulk to recap the events of Incredible Hulk 178. (Notes: Both Galactus and the Destroyer previously appeared in Thor 228. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 174 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2794F13-017

"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! 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4368637005

Written by Gerry Conway and Martin Pasko. Art by Ric Estrada and Mike Royer. Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua).Untitled story; Freedom Fighters move from Earth-X to Earth-1 to fight crime; Silver Ghost turns Doll Man, Black Condor, and Phantom Lady to silver statues, to blackmail the rest of the group; Phantom Lady begins to exhibit a new power of becoming a real phantom. 36 pages, full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400949005

Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Ramona Fradon, Juan Canale, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dick Giordano. The Super Sniper; The Freedom Fighters battle a homicidal lawyer who has been transformed into SKRAGG, the SUPER-SNIPER after being bathed in an energy beam by a pair of mischievous alien explorers. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4380743001

Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Ramona Fradon, Juan Canale, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dick Giordano. The Super Sniper; The Freedom Fighters battle a homicidal lawyer who has been transformed into SKRAGG, the SUPER-SNIPER after being bathed in an energy beam by a pair of mischievous alien explorers. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 20 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

1st cover 5.5, interior cover 7.5. Double Cover.

Label #21-2796141-014

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.

Hansi, the Girl Who Loved the Swastika (1973-1976) 1976-39C CBCS 7.5 39c Cover Price Variant

Paper: White

Label #23-0E505C0-004

Al Hartley cover. Pencils and script by Hartley. Based loosely on the book of the same name, about the true story of Maria Hirschmann, a Czechoslovakian girl who became a Nazi during WWII, got forced into a Russian labor camp, and eventually found her way to America and the Christian faith. There are three editions of this comic -- a 1973 39 cent edition, a 1976 39 cent edition, and a 1976 49 cent edition. 36 pages. Cover price $0.39.

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

Paper: White

Label #22-1D0DDD3-008

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 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0F7594C-021

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 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4408092001

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.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 200 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #22-0F7594C-031

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. An Intruder In the Mind!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Doc Samson shrinks the Hulk down so he can enter Glen Talbot's brain and try to restore his memories; While in Talbot's mind, the Hulk is attacked by a host of former friends and foes; Glen's memories are restored but Samson's machine accidentally shrinks the Hulk to nothingness. Marvel Value Stamp Series B #25: Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 200 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-47F5AB7-012

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. An Intruder In the Mind!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Doc Samson shrinks the Hulk down so he can enter Glen Talbot's brain and try to restore his memories; While in Talbot's mind, the Hulk is attacked by a host of former friends and foes; Glen's memories are restored but Samson's machine accidentally shrinks the Hulk to nothingness. Marvel Value Stamp Series B #25: Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 201 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4162936013

Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Staton. Rich Buckler/John Romita Sr. cover. Conan the Barbarian take-off in a story titled "The Sword and the Sorcer!" in which the Hulk encounters a barbarian named Kronak the Barbarian "from the frigid Northlands and the distant slopes of Agaron." Kronak looks a LOT like our old pal Conan. A fun story! Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 203 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #1026534025

Cover by John Romita. "Assault of Psyklop!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Psyklop captures Jarella and the Hulk, who is hypnotized and turned into a faithful servant. When K'ai's people try rescue them from Psyklop, the villain sends the Hulk against them; Jarella's wizards cast a spell to get the Hulk out of his trance and the green giant turns against his real enemy; Desperate, Psyklop accidentally annihilates himself with one of his devices. Everyone is happy now that the threat has been destroyed; And Jarella announces her wedding with the Hulk; Unfortunately, Doc Samson activates the micro cannon to enlarge the Hulk; The green giant is brought back to Earth accompanied by Jarella!; Extremely mad, Hulk hits the Gamma base ground but breaks the glass piece where Jarella's world was placed. Thunderbolt Ross, Glenn Talbot and everyone else fear that K'ai was destroyed by the Hulk's furious act. Cameos by Goliath, Thor, Iron Man, Captain America and the Falcon. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Label #4328445007

Part 2 of 3 - "Union Jack is Back!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Even the Invaders, the greatest heroes of World War II, are powerless before the vampiric powers of Baron Blood. Only Union Jack, a masked avenger from the days of World War I, can save them now. But what is the mysterious connection between Union Jack and the vampire Nazi sympathizer. 32 pages FC   Cover price $0.30.

Lone Ranger (1964 Whitman) 24 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0625408008

Whitman edition. Painted cover art. Hostess Twinkies ad with The Road Runner's Three Sons and Wile E. Coyote. The Trackers; When Tonto is shot while attempting to foil a bank robbery, the Lone Ranger gets the assistance of Ex-Calvary Lt. Phillippe Charlier in tracking down the gang. The Frontier Tinkerer; Two train robbers plan to use crackpot inventor Titus Potts' hot air balloon to cross the border after their next robbery. 100 pc. Toy Soldier set ad. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Chillers (1975) 30 Cent Variant 6 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #22-03106F5-016

30 cent cover price variant with circle price style. Tigra and Red Wolf star in "Soul Catcher." Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Frank Springer. Super-Skrull cameo. Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. Rich Buckler cover pencils, Mike Esposito cover inks. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 28 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4242383004

The Legion of Monsters - Starring Ghost Rider, Morbius, Werewolf by Night and Man-Thing - "There's a Mountain on Sunset Boulevard!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Frank Robbins and Steve Gan. The mightiest monsters of the Marvel Universe stand united! But can even their combined macabre might stand up to the supernatural power of the Starseed?! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Letter to the editor from writer Frank Lovece. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4198495009

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom (sketch) and John Romita (finished pencils), inks by John Romita. "Just Another Planet Story!," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Pablo Marcos; After a long battle against the Badoon, the members of the Guardians of the Galaxy attempt to blend back into post-war earth, with unsatisfying and disillusioning results; Starhawk gives them back the purpose they need in their lives by reforming the Group for a new mission! The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 35 (Dr. Strange by Frank Brunner). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 3 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4413218006

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom (sketch) and John Romita (finished pencils), inks by John Romita. "Just Another Planet Story!," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Pablo Marcos; After a long battle against the Badoon, the members of the Guardians of the Galaxy attempt to blend back into post-war earth, with unsatisfying and disillusioning results; Starhawk gives them back the purpose they need in their lives by reforming the Group for a new mission! The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 35 (Dr. Strange by Frank Brunner). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 4 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4198495010

Cover by Al Milgrom. "Into the Maw of Madness!," script by Steve Gerber, art by Al Milgrom; The Guardians discover a gigantic cosmic vampire sustaining itself by devouring planets and feeding off the energies of exploding galaxies; A young Mercurian girl, Nikki, is picked up by the Guardians. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 5 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4413218005

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Planet of the Absurd!," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Howard Chaykin (finished art), inks by Howard Chaykin; With support systems failing, Martinex sets about repairing the Guardians Spaceship and sends the remaining members to the planet below to bide their time; What waits for the team is a planet much like New York city, complete with a strange mix of gangsters and aliens, and the Guardians find themselves splat in the middle of an alien gang war! The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 56. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-279B3E2-014

First 30-cent cover price. Cover by Al Milgrom. Guardians of the Galaxy star in "Embrace the Void!," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob Wiacek; Nikki is chosen as the sacrifice to the Topographical Man, who has been psychically connected with the mind of Vance!; Their Cosmic consummation brings forth the birth of a new star! 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 30 Cent Variant 5 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #22-03106F5-017

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. Guardians of the Galaxy star in "Planet of the Absurd!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Howard Chaykin. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #56. Cover price $0.30.