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  • Item #65161940
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 166 CGC 6.5

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    Label #4729103025

    Starts Jul 27

    "War of the Reptile-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's a classic three-way Christmas confrontation! The Lizard vs. Spider-Man vs. Stegron! The key to victory for the web-slinger is to get the Lethal Lizard (aka Dr. Connors) to fight with him...instead of against him! But the Lizard usually just wants to kill Spidey! In snowy Central Park, the three combatants and a pack of dinosaurs come together for a Jurassic-style rumble! Is a Christmas miracle in the offing for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? An uplifting issue! Cameo appearances by Martha Connors, Billy Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Dr. Marla Madison, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Stegron returns many years later in the Lethal Foes of Spider-Man (1993) Limited Series. The Lizard appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 33 & 34.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 172 CGC 6.5

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    Label #4729104001

    Starts Aug 10

    "The Fiend from the Fire!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of the Rocket Racer. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. The action begins with a bang as the web-slinger chases a new skateboarding super-villain! The Rocket Racer! This red and yellow robber is moving and grooving through the streets on his souped-up skateboard! But the Spectacular Spider-Man is waiting right around the corner to teach him a lesson in driver etiquette! Meanwhile the police arrest Liz Allan for stealing drugs and chemicals from a local hospital! Why would Liz do that? Maybe she did it for a man! Or perhaps more specifically the Molten Man! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Dr. Marla Madison. (Notes: The Rocket Racer appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 182. The Molten Man previously battled the web-slinger in Amazing Spider-Man 133. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue. 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #65093004
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 173 CGC 7.5

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    Label #3975215016

    Starts Jul 20

    "If You Can't Stand the Heat...!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and John Romita. The Molten Man is dying! And he's going out in a blaze of glory...literally! When Mark Raxton's final attempt to cure his condition fails, he holes up in the top floor of a pharmaceutical building and demands to see his stepsister Liz Allan! Bravely Liz enters the building and so does the Amazing Spider-Man! As the Molten Man and the wall-crawler trade blows, the building becomes a raging inferno on the verge of collapse! Will anyone get out alive? An anguish-filled ending! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and Flash Thompson. Last 30¢ issue. (Notes: The Molten Man returns in Spectacular Spider-Man 63. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 161 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4309965009

    Starts Aug 3

    "Beware the Ant-Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. In incredible fashion the Avengers are attacked at their Fifth Avenue Mansion! And the assailant is none other than the Ant-Man! What in the world has happened to Hank Pym?!? Fortunately, with help from the Wasp, the Avengers corral their diminutive teammate! But that only buys Earth's Mightiest Heroes a few more hours until the next attacker arrives...a certain adamantium attacker! It's a super showdown inside Avengers Mansion as eight avengers lay it all on the line against Ultron! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye and the Two-Gun Kid. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Notes: Ultron previously appeared in Fantastic Four 150. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #65225659
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1977 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 289 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Aug 3

    Cover art by Mike Grell. Hostess snack cakes ad with Green Lantern. "Sign of the Skull," script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Vince Colletta; "Skull" Dugger suffers from anhedonia, a psychological condition that robs him of the ability to experience joy, so he builds a machine that will allow him to feel it--by robbing joy and life from others at their moment of greatest pleasure; Batman succumbs to the machine. Remember the Five-Cent Phone Call? article by publisher Jenette Kahn. Bob Haney profile by Mike Gold. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #64723990
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    Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-51 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Jul 27

    Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints--the early classic Ra's al Ghul stories all in one volume! "Daughter of the Demon" (art by Neal Adams), "Bruce Wayne--Rest in Peace" (art by Irv Novick), "The Lazarus Pit" (art by Adams), and "The Demon Lives Again" (art by Adams). Reprints from Batman 232 (1st appearance of Ra's), 242-244. The inside back cover contains brief bios and small photos of Denny O'Neil, Adams, Novick, Dick Giordano, and Julie Schwartz. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 80 pages. New Adams wraparound cover. Cover price $2.00.

  • Item #65181795
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    Published Feb 1977 by DC.

    Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 9 VG 4.0

    Starts Jul 27

    Giant-size issue. Batgirl and Robin have their hands full when they take on the daughters of the Joker, the Scarecrow, the Riddler, and the Penguin in "The Startling Secret of the Devilish Daughters!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta. Reprint back-up stories: Alfred stars in "Recipe for Revenge!" (art by Jerry Robinson); Batman and Robin star in "The Blockbuster Breaks Loose!" with script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua") cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #65224763
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    Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 14 VF 8.0

    Starts Aug 17

    Giant-size issue. Cover by Jim Aparo. All-new content. Robin, Batgirl, and Batwoman star in "Old Super-Heroes Never Die--They Just Fade Away!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Bob Wiacek. Manbat stars in "Cinemattack!" Script by Rozakis, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Josef Rubinstein. Howard Chaykin art Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #64525932
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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4694883001

    Starts Jul 27

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64525938
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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4694883007

    Starts Aug 3

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64972389
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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

    Starts Jul 27

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

    Starts Jul 20

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #65018178
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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

    Starts Aug 3

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #65018179
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    Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN- 5.5

    Starts Aug 10

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #65224577
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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 205 CGC 7.0

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    Label #4737569011

    Starts Aug 10

    "Agron Walks the Earth!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Despite the Falcon's best efforts, the bizarre creature called Agron breaks out of the SHIELD medical facility! And now the awesome Agron walks the streets of New York City! Wisely, SHIELD sends a distress signal to the star-spangled avenger, and Captain America rushes to the scene! Cap and the Falcon swiftly compare notes and begin aggravating Agron! Why? Because it's the only way to beat him! (Notes: This two-part story was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Captain America Bicentennial Battles by Jack Kirby. The TPB collects issues 201 thru 205 plus the Marvel Treasury Special.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 207 CGC 7.0

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    Label #4737569021

    Starts Aug 10

    "The Tiger and the Swine!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Verpoorten (uncredited). Cover by Jack Kirby, Frank Giacoia (inks), and John Romita Sr. (alterations). The red, white, and blue avenger is on the run in the jungles of Rio de Muerte! The plane transporting Cap (against his will) to the Central American country crashed. And now armed search teams with dogs are hunting the Sentinel of Liberty! However, Cap is resilient! And he survives his first encounter with the Swine and his troops! But how long can the Living Legend subsist on his own? He needs an ally -- and he might find one very soon. Cameo appearances by Donna Maria Puentes, Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, and the Falcon. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 355,693; average paid circulation 165,147.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 208 CGC 7.0

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    Label #4737569012

    Starts Aug 10

    First appearance of Armin Zola in "The River of Death!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Verpoorten (uncredited). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Still on the run in Rio de Muerte, the tired shield-slinger pauses along a riverbank...where he is suddenly ambushed by the Man-Fish! The what? Apparently, a weird red-hued creature lives in the river and attacks anyone who passes by! Oddly enough, Cap is rescued from the Man-Fish by the Swine's prison guards -- and hauled before the Swine himself! But one of the Swine's associates, Donna Maria, comes to Captain America's aid. Then someone really bizarre appears -- a man without a head! How many secrets does this jungle hold? Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and the Falcon. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Spider-Man.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #65224661
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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 210 CGC 7.5

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    Label #4737569010

    Starts Aug 10

    "Showdown Day!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. Inside Castle Zola, the star-spangled avenger and Donna Maria valiantly struggle against Doughboy and Primus, however they cannot escape. As a result, Cap and his friend become the latest captives (or test subjects) for the twisted genius of Arnim Zola. In the meantime, at SHIELD headquarters, Sharon Carter receives her first assignment regarding File 116. SHIELD doesn't know who is creating the strange monsters around the world, but it has a lead on who might be financing Zola's illicit activities. So, the reinstated Agent 13 pays a visit to an elderly man named Cyrus Fenton. But be careful Sharon -- looks can be very deceiving! Cameo appearances by the Falcon and the Red Skull. (Notes: Primus and Doughboy return in Captain America 275. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Swine. The TPB collects issues 206 thru 214 plus Captain America Annuals #3 and #4. There exists a 35-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64952547
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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 213 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4618712007

    Starts Aug 3

    "The Night Flyer!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. Steve Rogers lies in a hospital bed as he recovers from the injuries, he sustained last issue. Since Cap is temporarily blind, SHIELD posts guards at his door to keep him safe. And then SHIELD adds a heavily bandaged patient to his room. In the middle of the night, Steve hears a commotion and realizes someone is trying to kill his roommate! The Living Legend stops the assassination attempt and hopes the episode is over. However, hours later a new assassin -- the mysterious Night Flyer -- makes an attempt on the life of Steve's roommate! But this time, the high-flying Falcon intervenes! Who wants this poor guy dead...and why? First appearances of Senator Kligger Stivak and Veda. (Note: There exists a 35-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 215 CGC 6.0

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    Label #4737569015

    Starts Aug 10

    "The Way It Really Was!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. After regaining his sight, the star-spangled avenger takes a trip to the top of the Empire State Building. Cap is there with the Falcon to enjoy the view of the city and reflect upon his superhero career. Upon completing his walk down memory lane, the Living Legend vows to reconnect with his pre-Captain America years -- the early days of Steve Rogers' life. Retelling of Captain America's origin. Flashback cameos by the Red Skull, Dr. Abraham Erskine, Bucky, Rick Jones, Sharon Carter, Sub-Mariner, the 1950's Captain America, the original Avengers, and the Invaders. First 35¢ cover price. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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    Captain Britain (UK 1976-1977 Marvel 1st Series) 17 VG+ 4.5

    Starts Aug 10

    Captain Britian and Captain America team up. 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.

  • Item #65181798
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    Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 50 VF- 7.5

    Starts Jul 27

    "To Begin Anew!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Scott Edelman. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Terry Austin. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Super-Adaptoid is back! And after being accidentally set free during the events of Iron Man 91, the alien A.I.M. construct prepares to return to business! That is…the business of destroying the Avengers! First, the Adaptoid ambushes the golden avenger at Stark Industries and then a short time later charges into Avengers Mansion! Earth's Mightiest Heroes bravely fight off the android's surprise attack, but eventually fall one by one to the Adaptoid's mimicking powers! Fortunately though, earlier in the evening Jarvis attended one of Rick Jones' concerts and invited him back to the mansion for a chat. Once Rick sees the battle in progress, he summons the Kree Warrior! And the dynamic donnybrook is set! The Beast, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Captain America, and Captain Marvel vs. the Super-Adaptoid! Avengers (plus one) Assemble! Cameo appearances by Ronan and Minerva (first appearance). Flashback cameos by Chronos, Zeus, and Mentor. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Notes: The Super-Adaptoid previously appeared in Iron Man 51 and returns to battle the Avengers again in Marvel Two-in-One 75. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Captain America.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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    Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 75 CGC 9.6

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    Label #0151188004

    Starts Jul 20

    Cover art by Ernie Chan. Belit guest stars in The Hawk-Riders of Harakht! Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: City of Khemi & river Styx; Belit is captured by hawk-riders of Harakht; Conan kills a hawk-rider, giant hawk, & crocodile; Conan prepares to rescue Belit. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. Arnold Schwarzenegger appears in a one-page Joe Wieder ad. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 142 CGC 9.6

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    Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

    Label #4732616018

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    Starts Aug 10

    Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Concrete Jungle!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Bob Brown (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; DD escapes from Bullseye's death trap with a little help from a kid called Nova; Cobra and Hyde are reunited in an uneasy alliance once again and Hyde takes a serum that makes him even more powerful; DD catches up with them on a penthouse rooftop that has been turned into an urban jungle complete with lions. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Dec 1977 by DC.

    DC Super Stars (1976) 17 FN+ 6.5

    1st app. second Huntress Helena Wayne
    Starts Aug 3

    Secret Origins of Super-Heroes -- an all-new collection! Green Arrow's awesome origin! The Legion's first case! And introducing DC's newest femme fatale -- the Huntress! Featuring: 1 page Legion of Super-Heroes; Huntress; Green Arrow story "Secret Origins of Super-Heroes" written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Jim Aparo; 10 page Green Arrow story "Origin of Green Arrow" written by Denny O'Neil and drawn by Mike Grell & Bruce Patterson; 10 page Legion of Super-Heroes story "The Secret of the Quintile Crystal!" starring the Legion of Super-Heroes [Cosmic Boy; Saturn Girl; Lightning Lad] (origin retold), Superman (cameo), R.J. Brande and Lord Lorval (villain), written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Juan Ortiz & Bob Smith; 1 page text article "Secret Origins of Secret Origins" by Paul Levitz; 1 page Huntress illustration "Huntress Concept Art" drawn by Joe Staton (concept sketch) and Joe Orlando (cover design); 13 page Huntress story "From Each Ending...A Beginning!" starring Huntress [Helena Wayne] (origin), Batman (Earth-2), Catwoman (Earth-2), Flash [Barry Allen] (flashback), Flash [Jay Garrick] (flashback), Robin (Earth-2, flashback), Silky Cernak (villain) and Commissioner Gordon (Earth-2, cameo), written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Joe Staton & Bob Layton. Cover by Joe Staton & Bob Layton. Note : First appearance of second Huntress (Helena Wayne). This is shared by All Star Comics (1940-1978) #69 as they came out on the same day. Cover price $0.60.

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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 50 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4737640001

    Starts Aug 10

    Cover art by Al Milgrom. Scorpio Must Die! Who Remembers Scorpio? Part Three, script by David Anthony Kraft [as David Kraft], pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Keith Giffen, Mike Royer (art assist), John Tartaglione (art assist), and Dave Cockrum (art assist); Scorpio kills himself after his Zodiac is defeated by the Defenders. One-page schematic drawing of the Defenders' Long Island headquarters, inks by Keith Giffen. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Madam Web! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 472 FN- 5.5

    Starts Aug 3

    Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "I Am the Batman!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Hugo Strange, who has taken over Bruce Wayne's life, offers to sell the Batman's secret identity to the highest bidder; But Boss Thorne doesn't want to play that game, and tries to beat the information out of Strange; Meanwhile, Silver, who suspects something is wrong with "Bruce," summons Dick Grayson, who as Robin, rescues Batman from Strange's captivity. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.5

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    Label #3956611002

    Starts Jul 20

    "Mother!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Doom threatens the domain of the Deviants! The Celestials judge the Deviants and find them wanting. Cover price $0.30.

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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 14 CGC 7.0

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    Label #3950617011

    Starts Jul 27

    "Ikaris and the Cosmic-Powered Hulk." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Can even an immortal withstand the awesome power of the Cosmic Hulk?! Cover price $0.30.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 179 CGC 8.5

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    Label #4675756010

    Starts Aug 10

    "A Robinson Crusoe in the Negative Zone!" Guest-starring Tigra and Thundra. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas. Art by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Near the end of last issue's fabulous fight, the Reed Richards of Counter-Earth threw Mr. Fantastic into the Negative Zone and (unbeknownst to Sue, Ben, and Johnny) assumed the leadership role of the FF! Will Sue realize that something is wrong with her husband? Meanwhile, Reed floats helplessly in the Negative Zone fearing an attack from a long-time Negative Zone nemesis. Also in this issue, the Metalloid interrupts the Thing and Tigra's dinner, and the battle is on! Cameo appearances by the Impossible Man, Annihilus, Lindsay Wagner (the bionic woman), and Humphrey Bogart. 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Aug 1977 by Marvel.

    Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4429601010

    Starts Oct 3

    "The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Aug 1977 by Marvel.

    Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 VF- 7.5

    Starts Aug 3

    "The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Aug 1977 by Marvel.

    Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 VG+ 4.5

    Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Starts Aug 10

    "The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Nov 1977 by Marvel.

    Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 4 FN 6.0

    Starts Jul 20

    "Godzilla versus Batragon!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Tim Sutton and Tony DeZuniga. When the enormous creature known as Batragon begins attacking oil tankers at sea, the only thing that can stop the monster is the menace to humanity known as Godzilla. Plus, who is Dr. Demonicus and what is his diabolical plan for taking over the world. Cover price $0.35.

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    Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 12 VF- 7.5

    1st app. KISS (cameo)
    Starts Aug 3

    Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. 1st appearance of KISS (cameo) in a comic book: Mind-Mush!; Howard wakes up in a jail cell and is set for a day in court?; What crime are they accusing Howard of committing? Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Sore Sir's Apprentices." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 1 VF- 7.5

    1st Schomburg Marvel cover in 30 years

    Miscut.

    Starts Jul 27

    "Okay, Axis – Here We Come!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Additional art by Alex Schomburg, Don Rico and Lee Elias. Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, and Human Torch must battle Hyena, Agent Axis, and the Shark, villains from their past. Plus, the Invaders come face-to-face with Yellow Jacket, Black Panther ,and the Vision, but what are the Avengers doing in 1941. Featuring a sinister appearance by the Grandmaster. 32 pages FC NOTE: The events in this issue tie-into Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #71. Cover price $0.50.

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    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 97 CGC 9.2 SS Wilson/Conway

    Paper: White

    Signed by Ron Wilson on 6/21/25 & Gerry Conway on 6/22/25.

    Label #4608934011

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    Starts Aug 3

    "Showdown with the Guardsman!" Story by Gerry Conway and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Don Perlin. The Guardsman is back and he's wiping the floor with the Invincible Iron Man. Can Tony's heart hold out long enough for him to find a way to defeat this armored rogue? 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 97 CGC 6.5 SS Wilson

    Paper: Off white to white

    Signed by Ron Wilson on 04/17/2011.

    Label #1049099007

    Starts Aug 3

    "Showdown with the Guardsman!" Story by Gerry Conway and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Don Perlin. The Guardsman is back and he's wiping the floor with the Invincible Iron Man. Can Tony's heart hold out long enough for him to find a way to defeat this armored rogue? 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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    Logan's Run (1977 Marvel) 4 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #3922876010

    Starts Jul 27

    Cover by George Perez and Klaus Janson. "Ice world of Box". Part 4 of 5. Story by David Kraft(from the screenplay by David Zelag Goodman which was based on the novel by George Clayton Johnson and William F. Nolan). Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Klaus Janson. The tentacles of the city seek to ensnare Logan and Jessica again as they meet Box. Charged with recycling plants to feed the city, when they ran out he switched to using runners who were trying to reach Sanctuary. Escaping, they finally arrive at the ruins of Washington D.C. and meet something neither of them have seen before. An old man. Unfortunately, Logan's old partner chooses this moment to catch up with them. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #65135803
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    Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 1 VG+ 4.5

    Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Starts Oct 3

    This is it – the notorious Marvel comic that actually had blood from the members of KISS mixed into the printers ink. If you want to own a piece of Gene Simmons, this is as close as youre going to get. The fact that the rock band is battling Dr. Doom and Mephisto almost pales in comparison. Written by Howard the Ducks Steve Gerber, of all people, with art by Alan Weiss, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, and Sal Buscema. Full color. Cover by Weiss and Gray Morrow. 68 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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    Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 10 CGC 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #0501983003

    Starts Jul 27

    Cover art by Ken Barr; Thor illos by Jim Starlin, Virgilio Redondo, and Rudy D. Nebres; Thor the Mighty! story by Len Wein, pencils by Starlin, inks by Tony DeZunga; Star-Lord promo ad Rick Bryant; and The Isle of Fear Hercules story by Bill Mantlo, art by Val Mayerik. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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    Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 11B FN/VF 7.0 Corrected Variant

    Starts Jul 27

    Corrected Printing with the Robert Heinlein blurb removed from the cover. Cover art by Ken Barr; Star-Lord illo by Jim Starlin; Second Launch! article by John Warner; Star-Lord illo penciled by John Byrne, inked by Terry Austin; Windhölme Star-Lord story by Chris Claremont, pencils by Byrne, inks by Austin; Cinnibar Star-Lord story by Claremont, pencils by Byrne, inks by Austin; Sparta Star-Lord story by Claremont, art by Byrne and Austin; The Hollow Crown Star-Lord story by Claremont, art by Byrne and Austin; afterword by Claremont; and Our Alien Heritage or The Central-Casting Syndrome article by Byrne. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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    Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 35 Cent Variant 61 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white

    35 Cent Price Variant.

    Label #0165408003

    Starts Oct 3

    This is the 35 cent variant edition with limited distribution. Spider-Man and the Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four) battle the Super-Skrull in "Not All Thy Powers Can Save Thee!" Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Dave Hunt. Guest appearances by Carol Danvers (Ms. Marvel), Tigra, the Thing, and Mr. Fantastic. Ross Andru/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.35.

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    Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual 2 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Aug 3

    "Death Watch!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Thing, Captain Marvel, and the Avengers. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. Story continues from Avengers Annual 7. After Captain Marvel, Iron Man, and Thor destroyed Thanos' synthetic power gem, victory appeared close at hand for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. But the evil genius' back up plan has worked to perfection and knocked out the Avengers! Before succumbing to unconsciousness though, Moondragon sends a desperate plea for help back to Earth, specifically to Peter Parker! The web-slinger knows that cosmic battles in outer space are not his specialty, so he swings by the Baxter Building to scoop up a friend. After a quick pow-wow, the blue-eyed idol of millions and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man blast off to save the galaxy! It's an epic encounter onboard the mad Titan's space ark as the Thing, Thor, Spider-Man, and finally Adam Warlock test their mettle vs. Thanos! Simply a fantastic annual! First appearances of Master Order and Lord Chaos. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Besides a surreal appearance in the Death of Captain Marvel Graphic Novel (1982), Thanos does not appear again until Silver Surfer (2nd series) #34 thirteen years later.) 48 pages Cover price $0.60.

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    Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 1 VG+ 4.5

    1st app. Ms. Marvel

    Sticker residue.

    Starts Jul 27

    John Romita/Dick Giordano cover. John Buscema art. Gerry Conway script. Joe Sinnott/David Hunt inks. Marie Severin colors. "This Woman, This Warrior" Carol Danvers meets Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, and battles the Scorpion when she gets a job at the Daily Bugle as a fashion editor. Intro Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers, who last appeared in Captain Marvel # 40. 1st appearance of Ms Marvel. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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    Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 1 VG 4.0

    1st app. Ms. Marvel

    Water spotting.

    Starts Jul 20

    John Romita/Dick Giordano cover. John Buscema art. Gerry Conway script. Joe Sinnott/David Hunt inks. Marie Severin colors. "This Woman, This Warrior" Carol Danvers meets Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, and battles the Scorpion when she gets a job at the Daily Bugle as a fashion editor. Intro Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers, who last appeared in Captain Marvel # 40. 1st appearance of Ms Marvel. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #65130406
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    Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 2 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Aug 3

    Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dick Giordano. Enigma of Fear!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Kerwin becomes the Destructor and promises to take down Ms. Marvel for AIM; Scorpion escapes from AIM's clutches; Carol, freaked out by her blackouts and lack of memory, visits her friend Barnett who discovers she is Ms. Marvel during a hypnotic session but fails to tell her; Ms. Marvel takes on Scorpion and Destructor. Ink Stains on Virgin Paper article by David Anthony Kraft; Origin of Ms. Marvel revealed; Mary Jane cameo. Ad for Ricochet Racers featuring Spider-Man and Captain America. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #2086092007

    Starts Aug 3

    Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. Nightmare!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Mooney (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Ms. Marvel finds herself trapped in an underground AIM complex and her suit has been taken to give one of the enemy agents her power; When this doesn't work, Modok tries to control Ms. Marvel's mind but she breaks his conditioning and escapes. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Nov 1977 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 15 CGC 5.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4267686010

    Starts Jul 27

    Guest-starring Nick Fury and Crime-Buster. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Tom Palmer. Why are some of Marvel's most powerful heroes attacking the man called Nova? And, what does Nick Fury, head of S.H.I.E.L.D., have to do with it? It's Nova the Human Rocket vs. Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, and the Incredible Hulk in "The Fury before the Storm!" Story continues in next issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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    Power Comics (1977) 2nd Printing 1 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Second Printing.

    Label #4715505022

    Starts Aug 3

    "A Boy and his Aardvark" by Dave Sim (1st aardvark art, but not Cerebus) . This is a 2nd printing as noted in the indicia. Cover price $0.75.