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2001 A Space Odyssey Treasury (1976) 1 VG/FN 5.0

2001: A Space Odyssey Treasury (1976) is an official adaptation of the movie directed by critically acclaimed Stanley Kubrick. Adapted by legendary writer/artist Jack Kirby with inks by Frank Giacoia. Also included is a 2001: A Space Odyssey retrospective and photos by Dave Kraft from the movie. 82 pages. Cover price $1.50.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 58 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2090429025

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 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4647942002

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 Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 38 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4641456003

First 30-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Keith Pollard (signed) and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by Keith Pollard and Marie Severin (alterations). "Death's Dark Dreamer!", script by Keith Giffen (Co-Plot) and Bill Mantlo (Co-Plot, Script), pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Al Milgrom; While traveling through the city of Miami on his own, Killraven is drawn into a giant dome which turns out to be the old Miami Museum of Cultural Development; He is lured there by an astronaut who, after a space mission to Mars in the year 1999, found himself bombarded with strange radiation and being put into a coma-like state; Stored in the museum, the dreaming astronaut sought to bring people to the museum in order to rouse him from his long slumber; In order to do so, he uses the building's holographic and virtual reality devices to create constructs from Earth's heroic age, and many of its now deceased heroes, and forcing Killraven to battle them; Killraven is able to battle off and defeat the collection of heroes which have been perverted into almost demonic-looking beings. Brief appearances by Iron Man, Man-Thing, Doctor Strange, the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and Daredevil. 36 pgs, full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 161 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4663611001

"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) 162 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4673968001

"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 4.0

Water damage.

"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) 163 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4649151003

"All the Kingpin's Men!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Dave Cockrum and John Romita. At long last the Kingpin is back! And the fat crime boss needs a life! Actually a life force...to revive his comatose son Richard! To that end the Kingpin lures the web-slinger to a West Side warehouse for a one-on-one showdown! Is the wall-crawler ready to fight for his life (force)? Also in this issue, Peter's friends throw a surprise party for him to help furnish and decorate his Chelsea apartment. Cameo appearances by Richard Fisk, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mary Jane Watson, Liz Allan, Joe Robertson, and Glory Grant. (Notes: The Kingpin and the wall-crawler previously clashed in Amazing Spider-Man 85. The Kingpin formerly appeared in Captain America 146-148. The first issue of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man was also published this month. The letters page includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 144 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4224231010

"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 4.0

"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) 150 VF 8.0

"Avengers Assemble!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by John Tartaglione and Duffy Vohland. Cover by George Perez and John Romita. The Avengers' epic adventure with the Serpent Crown is over. And now Earth's Mightiest Heroes return to Avengers Mansion to finalize their new roster! After Thor announces his leave of absence from the group, the Avengers take a walk down memory lane. Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Hellcat, Iron Man, Moondragon, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. Last 25¢ issue. (Notes: This issue reprints most of Avengers 16. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain America vs. the Red Skull and the cosmic cube. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Black Goliath (1976 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0007716-AA-001

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 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4641456010

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) 4 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4558006005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Enter Stilt Man--Exit Black Goliath!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Don Heck (finished art), inks by Don Heck; Tony Stark is worried about the theft of his invention but he can't tell Bill what it was for, for security reasons; Later, Stilt-Man robs a bank, and his Z-Ray causes Black Goliath, Celia Jackson, and her nephew Keith to vanish. Hostess Twinkies ad with Captain America, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. Advertisement for the GI Joe Action Pack toys from Hasbro, pencils by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Blitzkrieg (1976) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4552049018

"The Enemy" and "The Huns." Scripts by Bob Kanigher, art by Ric Estrada. Batman and Robin star in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Captive Commissioner." Joe Kubert cover. Cover price $0.25.

Blitzkrieg (1976) 1 VF- 7.5

"The Enemy" and "The Huns." Scripts by Bob Kanigher, art by Ric Estrada. Batman and Robin star in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Captive Commissioner." Joe Kubert cover. Cover price $0.25.

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) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640921018

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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.

Comix International (1974 Magazine) 4.2CORB CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0700102002

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.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 23 FN 6.0

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Special Movie issue. Cover by Ken Barr. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. An editorial by John David Warner. Iron fist stars in "Bridge of Sorrow, Bridge of Pain!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rudy Nebres. "Killers in Review!" A look at Sam Peckinpah and the martial arts by John David Warner. "The Dragon Flies!" An article by David Kraft. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger and the White Tiger star in "Revenge is the Jack of Hearts, Tiger!" Guest-starring Jack of Hearts (2nd appearance). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Gil Kane and Rico Rival. Includes a B&W poster of Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 33 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4641456017

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Webbed Hands, Warm Heart!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; The Defenders fight the Headmen and manage to rescue Kyle Richmond's brain, only to have it fall into the hands of Nebulon. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 41 (the Hulk). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 30 Cent Variant 14 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #4590127006

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. "The Tomb of Dr. Strange!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Doctor Strange battles Dracula. The story continues from Tomb of Dracula #44; and continues in TOD #45. Cover price $0.30.

Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 77 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4066029004

Stories in this issue include: Within You...Without You by Bruce Jones and Richard Corben; Moonweavers: The Gift by Budd Lewis and Leopold Sanchez; Demons of Nob Hill by Bill DuBay and Jose Ortiz; The Demons of Father Pain by Bill DuBay and Jose Ortiz (with color by Peggy DuBay); Oogie and the Lie by Bill DuBay and Esteban Maroto; Cronk: and Stalker in the Maze by Nick Cuti, Carmine Infantino, and Wayne Howard. Cover art by Richard Corben. Cover price $1.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646301012

"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 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1465112006

"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: Off white to white

Label #3731660003

"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 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4591033001

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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) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3974059005

"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 #3900206014

"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 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4591033003

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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) 172 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4552953015

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"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.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 175 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4643310018

"When Giants Walk The Sky!" Part 5 of 5. Written by Roy Thomas. Pencils and Inks by John Buscema. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Galactus and the High Evolutionary clash in the skies over Counter-Earth, while four billion souls below wonder if they will live or die! Can the High Evolutionary defeat the Devourer of Worlds ,and if not, do the Fantastic Four have a back-up plan to stave off the hunger of Galactus? It looks like mission impossible for the FF! Notes: Galactus returns in Fantastic Four 210. The High Evolutionary and Counter-Earth appear next in Marvel Two-In-One 62. The Impossible Man previously appeared way back in Fantastic Four 11. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Flashback 37: Captain Midnight 1 (1942/1976) 37 FN 6.0

The 37th issue of the Flashback reprint series presents CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT #1 originally published in 1942 by Fawcett Publications. "The Murder Trap," art by Jack Binder; Captain Midnight vs. Herr Luger. Captain Marvel ad. "Secret Sub," art by Jack Binder; Captain Midnight battles German U-boats disguised as fishing vessels. Whiz Comics ad. "Captain Midnight Rescues a Romeo," art by Jack Binder; Spies kidnap Icky Mudd and offer to exchange him for plans for a new bomber. "Introducing Little Sneezer." "Invisible Menace," art by Jack Binder; Captain Midnight vs. Baron Von Togo; Ichabod Mudd, Chuck Ramsay, Joyce Ramsay and Secret Squadron appear. Master Comics ad. 68-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-1/2-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 14 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4228299022

Conan issue. Illustrations by John Buscema, Mike Nasser/Dick Giordano, Marshall Rogers, Frank Thorne, and John Severin. Roy Thomas Interview. Articles about Robert E. Howard, Red Sonja, and King Kull. Archie Goodwin interview. Buscema/Tom Palmer cover.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4641456022

Part 1 of 2 - "Blood in the Waters!" Guest-Starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan) and the Champions (Angel, Black Widow, Hercules,and Ice Man). Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Butler and Mike Esposito. Johnny Blaze enlists the help of the Son of Satan to save Katy's soul. Featuring Karen Page (from the pages of Daredevil). 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spider-Man and the Cupcake Caper!" Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 20 FN/VF 7.0

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.

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

Paper: White

Label #4501670024

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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 #3829184020

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 7.5 JSA Brunner

Paper: White

Frank Brunner Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4660971001

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 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4646563001

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 #4643171020

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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.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 197 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4649151024

Cover by Bernie Wrightson. "...And Man-Thing Makes Three!," script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Following his battle with the Abomination, the Hulk finds himself in the Florida Everglades, and he is not happy; As he tromps through the swamp he is completely unaware that his presence has attracted the attention of the Man-Thing, who watches the brute silently; The Hulk is attacked by various alligators and snakes, prompting the Hulk to angrily ball them up and toss them away; He then stumbles across the ruins of Omegaville; The Hulk battles the Man-Thing. Guest-starring Doc Samson, the Glob, the Collector, and Cap'n Cutlass (Horatio Cutlass). Marvel Value Stamp series B #51. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 197 FN- 5.5

Cover by Bernie Wrightson. "...And Man-Thing Makes Three!," script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Following his battle with the Abomination, the Hulk finds himself in the Florida Everglades, and he is not happy; As he tromps through the swamp he is completely unaware that his presence has attracted the attention of the Man-Thing, who watches the brute silently; The Hulk is attacked by various alligators and snakes, prompting the Hulk to angrily ball them up and toss them away; He then stumbles across the ruins of Omegaville; The Hulk battles the Man-Thing. Guest-starring Doc Samson, the Glob, the Collector, and Cap'n Cutlass (Horatio Cutlass). Marvel Value Stamp series B #51. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 198 FN+ 6.5

"The Shangri-La Syndrome!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Story by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Staton. As General Ross and S.H.I.E.L.D. plot against our hero, the Hulk is captured along with the macabre Man-Thing by the Elder of the Universe known as the Collector. What happens when you put two of the most feared creatures in the world under one roof? Well, you can be sure that it's not good news for the Collector. 32 pages. Includes a full page Joe Weider ad featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbo, and other bodybuilding legends. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 5 CBCS 7.0 Witnessed Sig Claremont

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Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 10/08/2017.

Label #17-38832CD-003

"And Six shall Crush the Hulk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. The Incredible Hulk comes face-to-face with some of the most fearsome monsters in Marvel's pantheon: Groot, Master of Plants, Xemu, the Living Titan, Blip, the Electrifying Terror, Diablo, Monster from Dimension X, Taboo, the Terrible, and the Creature called Goom! If anyone or anthing can stop the Hulk, these are the baddies who can do it! In the days before the advent of Marvel's pantheon of super heroes, there was another Marvel pantheon, a pantheon of terrors, some fifty tons and two stories tall like the mud monster Taboo (who apperared twice in Strange Tales), and others like Blip, a creature of light and energy and scintillating menace. Can even the Hulk stand up to such a collection of nightmares from the collective imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko? 52 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1A293F1-009

Introducing Shatterstar! You've never seen anyone like him! Featuring: 17 page Inhumans story "Panic In New York!" Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton; Crystal; Lockjaw]; Guest: Quicksilver; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Thing] (cameo); Intro: Falzon; Villain: Shatterstar (I; Arides); Kree Supreme Science Council (Intro); Phae-Dor (Intro, Head of the Kree Supreme Science Council, name revealed in Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) #52). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Mike Esposito. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. Also: Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.5

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Label #1298713008

"The Wrath of the Reaper!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. As Jacqueline Falsworth fights for her life (last issue she was bitten by the vampire Baron Blood), Captain America reminisces about a battle from his past. Featuring a story from Captain America Comics (1941 Golden Age) #22. "Captain America Battles the Reaper!" Art by Al Avison and Al Gabrielle. 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 9 FN/VF 7.0

"The Dragon Dies at Dawn!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. Iron Fist must fight his way through a gang of Tiger-Goons, and then he must face Chaka, Crimelord of New York. It's kung fu action in the Mighty Marvel manner! Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 83 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4628289007

"The Rage of the Red Ghost!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Herbe Trempe and Marie Severin. Cover by Jack Kirby. Tony Stark is the hostage of the sinister Red Ghost. Can he find a way to don his Iron Man armor and even if he does, will he be able to defeat the Ghost's Super Apes? 32 pages. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 84 CGC 9.0

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Label #4641300004

"The Night of the Walking Bomb!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Herbe Trempe and Marie Severin. Tony Stark's friend and erstwhile Iron Man stand-in, Happy, has collapsed from injuries sustained while wearing the Iron Man armor. Can Tony find a way to help his friend before it's too late, or will Happy become just another casualty in the pursuit of justice? 32 pages. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.