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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 177 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting. Residue.

"Goblin in the Middle" Part 2 of 5. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Joe Sinnott. After saving Flash Thompson from a deadly fall, the wall-crawler takes a break (from his pursuit of the goblin) to visit his dear aunt in the hospital. Fortunately, Aunt May seems to be doing much better! Later that night the web-slinger hears about an underworld meeting taking place at the World Trade Center! The amazing one swings over to the twin towers ready to bust up Silvermane's party, but the Green Goblin gets there first! Is the goblin going to clash or collude with Silvermane? Either way it spells trouble for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by Norman Osborn and Gwen Stacy. (Note: Silvermane formerly appeared in Daredevil 123.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 179 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4574300002

"The Goblin's Always Greener!" Part 4 of 5. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. In desperate fashion the web-slinger escapes from the Green Goblin's trap and makes a beeline for New Hope Hospital! Once inside Peter finally signs the consent forms to begin his aunt's surgery! While May's heart operation takes place, Joe Robertson tells Peter about a major disturbance going on at Radio City Music Hall. When the wall-crawler arrives at the Showplace of the Nation, the three-way battle erupts: the Green Goblin vs. Silvermane vs. the Amazing Spider-Man! And the winner will be determined next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, and Harry Osborn. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

An Electric Talking Picture (1978 ConEdison Co.) 0 VF/NM 9.0

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 271 VG- 3.5

Unintentional sexual innuendo on cover.

Stories by Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Joe Edwards and unknown. Featuring Archie in: "Just Like Us"; "Dream Theme" (1 page); "Psyche Saga"; "Rash Trash" (1 page); "A Quiet Evening at Home"; and "All Figured Out"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the half-pager "It's Guaranteed" by Joe Edwards. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 167 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4309965015

The Korvac Saga: Part 1 of 10 - "Tomorrow Dies Today!" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Korvac Saga begins! A sensational storyline that sends Earth's Mightiest Heroes on a ten-issue odyssey to save the universe! The epic adventure begins with a simple distress call from Nick Fury. An enormous spaceship is orbiting the Earth! Where did it come from and who does it belong to? The Avengers blast off in a quinjet to find out! After boarding the giant ship, the Beast bumps into the Guardians of the Galaxy! Why have Charlie-27, Martinex, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, and Yondu come to the 20th century? It's a long story, that's only just beginning! Meanwhile back in New York City, the Wasp's first fashion show is interrupted by the Porcupine! Fortunately, Nighthawk and Yellowjacket are in attendance to fight the prickly villain! But someone else is present too...a mysterious man named Michael. More will be heard from him later...much more. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Korvac previously appeared in Thor Annual 6. The 10-issue Korvac Saga takes place in Avengers 167-168 and 170-177. Roger Stern is also credited with scripting this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 167 VG/FN 5.0

The Korvac Saga: Part 1 of 10 - "Tomorrow Dies Today!" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Korvac Saga begins! A sensational storyline that sends Earth's Mightiest Heroes on a ten-issue odyssey to save the universe! The epic adventure begins with a simple distress call from Nick Fury. An enormous spaceship is orbiting the Earth! Where did it come from and who does it belong to? The Avengers blast off in a quinjet to find out! After boarding the giant ship, the Beast bumps into the Guardians of the Galaxy! Why have Charlie-27, Martinex, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, and Yondu come to the 20th century? It's a long story, that's only just beginning! Meanwhile back in New York City, the Wasp's first fashion show is interrupted by the Porcupine! Fortunately, Nighthawk and Yellowjacket are in attendance to fight the prickly villain! But someone else is present too...a mysterious man named Michael. More will be heard from him later...much more. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Korvac previously appeared in Thor Annual 6. The 10-issue Korvac Saga takes place in Avengers 167-168 and 170-177. Roger Stern is also credited with scripting this issue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 168 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4309965016

The Korvac Saga: Part 2 of 10 - "First Blood" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Avengers along with Charlie-27, Martinex, Nikki, Starhawk, and Yondu return to their Fifth Avenue mansion to begin the search for Korvac. But inside the mansion a new foe is waiting...Mr. Peter Gyrich! The federal government's special agent reads the riot act to Iron Man for the lax security at Avengers headquarters! After Gyrich exits, the star-spangled avenger gives Shell-head a piece of his mind too, until the Scarlet Witch intervenes to cool down the situation. Meanwhile, Starhawk travels to Queens and engages Michael (aka Korvac) in a life-and-death battle of cosmic proportions! And also in this issue, Hawkeye and the Two-Gun Kid are enjoying a train ride in Colorado, when suddenly the Two-Gun Kid disappears! Cameo appearances by Vance Astro, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, the Silver Surfer, Peter Parker, and Mary Jane Watson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Batman (1940) 297 FN/VF 7.0

Cover art by Jim Aparo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Aquaman and Mera. "The Mad Hatter Goes Straight!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Vince Colletta; The Mad Hatter, sad that crime isn't fun anymore, reminisces about his youth, when he would fantasize about being a white-hatted sheriff or a plume-hatted cavalier, or wearing the hat of a Foreign Legionnaire; Since his fantasies were always about fighting as a good guy, he decides to give up crime and go straight; Hatter begins by mimicking a sheriff on horseback and stops two muggers from robbing Bruce Wayne and his date. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. A Word About the Fight of the Century article by publisher Jenette Kahn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Batman (1940) 301 FN 6.0

Cover art by Jim Aparo. "The Only Man Batman Ever Killed!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by John Calnan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Perry Travers dies during a botched robbery and his autopsy reveals his membership as a Wirehead in the mob of The Overlord; Batman takes to a disguise as Akeldama to smoke out The Overlord and a mole in the police department, and arrives just as Luke Brant kills The Overlord. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Superman. Batman's Strangest Cases! ad. The DC Explosion! ad. Outstripping Ourselves article by Jenette Kahn; Publisher discusses a new upcoming DC newspaper comic strip based on the Justice League of America, titled "The World's Greatest Superheroes." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Batman (1940) 306 VF- 7.5

First standard-priced 40-cent cover issue. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Night of Siege," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dave Hunt; An ex-junkie costumed vigilante called The Black Spider tries to kill dope dealer Hannibal Hardwicke; Batman saves Hardwicke and takes him to Bruce Wayne's penthouse apartment for safekeeping; The Black Spider battles past Batman into the apartment. "The Mystery Murderer of Mrs. Batman!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dave Hunt; A freezing gas in Jeff Richter's suit immobilizes Batman and Alfred; Batman checks Richter's fingerprints and discovers that each finger bears the print of a different criminal. Battlestar Galactica Monogram model kit ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 17 FN/VF 7.0

Giant-size issue. All-new. First $1.00 cover price. Batman and Robin star in "Scars." Script by Gerry Conway, art by Jim Aparo. Batgirl, Batwoman, and the Huntress star in "Horoscopes of Crime!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Bob Wiacek and Vince Colletta. Poison Ivy appearance. Man-Bat and the Demon battle Morgaine Le Fey in "There's a Demon Born Every Minute." Script by Rozakis, art by Michael Golden (who draws himself as a security guard in the story). Cameos by Batman, Batgirl, and the Huntress. Letter to the editor from Mike Tiefenbacher. First page illustration by Jim Starlin. Michael Kaluta cover. Cover price $1.00.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 19 FN- 5.5

Giant-size issue. All-new. Batman stars in "The Tomb of the White Bat!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Craig Russell. Batgirl stars in "The Sino-Supermen." Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Vince Colletta. Robin stars in "The Crime Rate is Earth-Shaking!" Script by Rozakis, pencils by Ortiz, inks by Bruce Patterson. Man-Bat stars in "The Once and Future Man-Bat." Script by Rozakis, pencils by Danny Bulanadi, inks by Romeo Tanghal. The Huntress stars in "Gotham Town is Burning Down!" Script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Layton. Michael Kaluta cover. Cover price $1.00.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 20 FN 6.0

Final issue of the series. Giant-size issue. All-new. Batman's origin is retold and Ragman co-stars in "Enter the Ragman!" Script by David V. Reed, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Bob Smith. Robin and Batgirl team up in "Peril of the Power Sower!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Celardo. Appearances by the Elongated Man and Red Tornado. Man-Bat stars in "Private Eye Man-Bat!" Script by Rozakis, pencils by Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Huntress stars in "Trial by Fire!" Script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Layton. Jim Starlin wrap-around cover. Cover price $1.00.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 11 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Kiber the Cruel, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Following his fight with Jakarra, T'Challa's exposure to the Vibranium has given him some powers of ESP. Khanata is kidnapped by Kiber who is turning humans into energy for life-giving power. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 217 FN/VF 7.0

First appearance of Quasar (aka Marvel Man) in "The Search for Steve Rogers!" Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Don Glut. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and the Falcon visit SHIELD's underground complex in Midtown...and meet the new Super-Agents of SHIELD! Nick Fury has been concerned about a shadowy organization called: The Corporation, so he recently assembled his own team of super-powered operatives. They are: the Blue Streak, Marvel Boy (aka Wendell Vaughn), the Texas Twister, and the Vamp. And now the Director of SHIELD wants the Sentinel of Liberty to put the new Super-Agents to the test! Four against one! This should be a piece of cake for the star-spangled avenger! First appearances of the Blue Streak and the Vamp. Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, Sharon Carter, Senator Kligger Stivak, Veda, and Redwing. (Notes: Wendell Vaughn was only called Marvel Boy in issue 217. Redwing appears for the first time since Captain America 191.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Comix World Newsletter (1973 Clay Geerdes) Fanzine 103 FN 6.0

September 1, 1978. Newsletter by Clay Geerdes. Contains news of comix, artists of interest, and a general review of what was happening in the underground market. Doug Bryson and Robert Crumb art. Bay Con '78 photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 2 pages, black and white.

Comix World Newsletter (1973 Clay Geerdes) Fanzine 110 FN 6.0

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 90 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4620294012

Cover art by John Buscema. Belit guest stars in The Diadem of the Giant-Kings! Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Long sealed Cavern in Stygia countryside; Conan, Belit & Zula battle an undead Giant-King in a cavern opened by an earthquake. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 150 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4748996016

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of Paladin in Catastrophe!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson; Heather's kidnapper hires Paladin to take down the Purple Man, and Paladin figures the best way to do this is by tailing Daredevil; Wracked by guilt, Maxwell Glenn commits suicide in prison; appearance by Killgrave. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 152 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4746409016

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Klaus Janson. Prisoner!, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson; DD runs an intervention to reunite Foggy and Debbie; DD tangles with Paladin again on the trail of the Purple Man; Cobra and Mr. Hyde cameos. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 312,799; average paid circulation 125,079. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 154 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more; Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Label #0754831006

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Steve Leialoha [as Lei]. Arena!, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Steve Leialoha; DD must face down his most dangerous foes under the command of the Purple Man to save Heather Glenn from certain death; appearances by Paladin, Cobra, Mr. Hyde, Jester, and Gladiator. Very short (three-word) letter to the editor from comics writer Kurt Busiek. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 60 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4747892007

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Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Alan Weiss. The Revenge of Vera Gemini! Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 3, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Ed Hannigan (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finished art), inks by Dan Green; Defenders defeat Vera Gemeni and stop the Xenogenesis and the demon invasion. One-page Hostess ad, Thor Meets a Glutton for Gold, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 475 VF+ 8.5

Signed by penciler Marshall Rogers (splash), does not include certificate of authenticity.

Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "The Laughing Fish!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; The Joker gives fish everywhere his face, then tries to claim copyright to his image; And he will kill anyone who gets in the way of his plan. Letter from comics writer Adam Castro. Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Mera Meets the Manta Men." 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 476 VF+ 8.5

Signed by penciler Marshall Rogers (splash), does not include certificate of authenticity.

Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "Sign of the Joker!" script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Hugo Strange takes his revenge on Rupert Thorne, Silver St. Cloud makes a decision about her future, and Batman puts an end to the Joker's latest scheme. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Article by Jenette Kahn about the comic "Superman Vs. Muhammad Ali." Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Mera Meets the Manta Men." 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Devil Dinosaur (1978) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Devil Dinosaur and Moon-Boy, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Deep in the Valley of the Flame, Moon-Boy reveals the origins of Devil Dinosaur; Is the red-skinned and red-eyed Dino as menacing as the town-folk believe? 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 27 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. I...The In-Betweener!, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ernie Chan; Dr. Strange and the Ancient One petition the In-Betweener to let them go through the Wheel of Change; Strange battles Stygyro; appearances by Clea and Dr. Stranger Yet; cameos by Adam Warlock and Pip the Troll. Cover price $0.35.

Dynomutt (1977) 2 VG/FN 5.0

Written by Mark Evanier. Art by Paul Norris and Dan Spiegle. It's a close shave for Blue Falcon when Dynomutt goes berserk in "The Astounding Mr. Mastermind" by Mark Evanier and Paul Norris. Plus: Dynomutt and Blue Falcon in "Identity Crisis" by Evanier and Norris. And: Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred and Velma in the back-up story "Fear at Fifty Fathoms" by Evanier and Dan Spiegle. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Elfquest (1978 Warp Graphics) Magazine 3-REP CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0182326001

Reprints have $1.25 or $1.50 cover prices for #1-9. No reprints exist for #10-21. Cover price $1.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 200 FN 6.0

"When Titans Clash!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. It's a blockbuster anniversary issue as the Fantastic Four battle Doctor Doom from Latveria to New York to stop the mad monarch's plot to rule the world! With Zorba's rebels poised to take over Latveria, Victor Von Doom leaves his homeland for New York to deliver his special gift to the United Nations. Ben, Sue, and Johnny rush to the UN building to cut off Doom's henchmen, while Mr. Fantastic and Doctor Doom wage a battle for the ages inside Doom's solartron complex! Can Reed defeat the desperate Latverian monarch and save the world? Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 201 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Multi-Pack Edition.

Label #4512476025

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Whitman Variant. "Home Deadly Home!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four are back together again! And basking in the glow of their victory over Doctor Doom in the previous issue. After returning to Manhattan, the FF move back into the Baxter Building and unpack all of their equipment and personal belongings. But something isn't quite right with the computers in the Baxter Building, and suddenly the FF find themselves under attack! 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Fantasy Quarterly featuring Elfquest (1978) 1 CGC 9.6 SS Richard Pini/Wendy Pini

Paper: White

Signed by Richard Pini and Wendy Pini on 07/22/2023.

Label #2803301003

1st appearance of Elfquest in "Fire and Flight." Script by Wendy Pini and Richard Pini, art by Wendy Pini. Also in this issue, "Doorway to the Gods." Script by T. Casey Brennan, art by Dave Sim. Pini cover. Cover price $1.00.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 28 FN/VF 7.0

"Evil is the Orb!" Story by Roger McKenzie. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Ernie Chan. The Uncanny Orb returns to plague Ghost Rider! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thor stars in Hostess ad "The Ding-A-Ling Family!" Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 32 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4737553006

Part 4 of 4 - "The Price!" Story by Roger McKenzie and Don Perlin. Art by Don Perlin and rick Bryant. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob Layton. The Bounty Hunter plains to destroy Ghost Rider and thus fulfill his bargain with Satan. Learn the sinister truth behind this macabre villain's story. Plus, what does Mephisto have to do all this? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4717756012

"Birth of a Warrior!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Fred Kida. Godzilla has just awoken from his gas induced sleep and he's not happy. Is there nothing that can stop the monster's rampage. Maybe the giant robot known as Red Ronin, piloted by the young Rob Takiguchi, can. 1st appearance of Red Ronin. Cover price $0.35.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 8 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4717756013

"Titan Times Two!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe. The mighty Godzilla has made his way to a Nuclear Missile Installation and the only thing standing in his way and a potential holocaust-sized disaster is the giant robot Red Ronin, piloted by 12 year old Rob Takiguchi. Cover price $0.35.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 104 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2003770022

"Proof of the Peril." Guest-starring Black Canary. A scientist's rogue experiment wreaks havoc. Meanwhile, Green Lantern buries an apparently dead Itty. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $0.35.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 24 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4298593017

Fill-In Issue – By Carlos Burgos and Bill Everett. Cover by Gil Kane. The story from last issue continues in issue #25. Meanwhile, this issue reprints material from Marvel Mystery (1939) #17. Featuring the first team-up of the Savage Sub-Mariner and the Golden Age Human Torch. 32 pages FC Cover price $0.35.

Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) 10 VF 8.0

"Violence at Veracruz" is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Characters: Jonah Hex; El Papagayo; General Rumolo; Lt. Lopez; Edtrellita; Pedro; Sergio; Col. Sanchez. Cover by Gray Morrow. Cover price $0.35.

Los 4 Fantasticos (Spanish 1977-1980 Mundi Comics/Ediciones Vertice - 3rd Series) Fantastic Four Vol. 3 #24 VG 4.0

Spanish language reprint of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #42-44. Story by Stan Lee, Art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Lopez Espi. 7 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 60 pages, black and white. NOTE: #44 (Partial 1st app Gorgon (Inhumans), Medusa, Dragon Man)

Man from Atlantis (1978) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4737553010

Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Stories by Bill Mantlo. Art by Tom Sutton, Frank Robbins, Sonny Trinidad and The Tribe. All new! From the sensational NBC Television super series! First time in comics -- two novel-length Mark Harris adventures, plus behind-the-scenes articles, photos and pin-ups! Featuring: "Birthright" by Bill Mantlo, Tom Sutton and Sonny Trinidad; 2-page article "Patrick Duffy, the Man Who Makes the Man from Atlantis Live"; 3-page article "Face to Face with the Man from Atlantis" by David Cohen and Janice Cohen; "There Are Monsters in the Sea" by Bill Mantlo, Frank Robbins and The Tribe; 4-page article "Man from Atlantis: The Second Season" by Jo Duffy; pin-ups by Gene Colan & Frank Giacoia, Joe Staton & Joe Sinnott and Mike Zeck; and Out of the Depths letters page/series intro by Archie Goodwin. Giant-size issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Comics Index (1976) 7B FN- 5.5 Sub-Mariner Variant

Staple rust.

Magazine series devoted to indexing Marvel Comics Series with synopsis of each title, and info (picture of cover, date, story title, art & writing credits, character appearances and other comments) on each issue of the series. Also Includes a list of crossover appearances. THIS ISSUE covers Heroes from Tales to Astonish Book 2. Bill Everett/Dean Motter cover. Synopsis of Sub-Mariner (original 1940's series). Notes on The Marvel Mystery Comics #s 4,10 & 82. Sub-Mariner Comics #s 1-42, Namora # 1-3. Sub-Mariner (1968) # 1-72, & annuals # 1-2. Astonishing Tales # 1-36. Giant Size Super-Villian Team-Up # 1-2, & Super Villian Team-Up # 1-14. Giant Size Invaders # 1, Invaders # 1-32, & annual # 1. Personnel & Major Character cross reference indexes. Golden Age cover gallery. Cover price $3.95.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 65 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4299226018

"Introducing Captain Britain" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain (1st U.S. appearance). Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Empire State University Dean of Students assigns an English foreign exchange student to be Peter Parker's new roommate. It's Brian Braddock from Thames University. But Brian (aka Captain Britain) has enemies stateside that would like to harm him! After skirmishing with one another following a misunderstanding, the web-slinger and Captain Britain are kidnapped by a giant garbage truck! What will happen next? First appearance of Arcade. Cameo appearance by Captain DeWolff. (Notes: This issue includes a 4-page retelling of Captain Britain's origin. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 65 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4003670011

"Introducing Captain Britain" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain (1st U.S. appearance). Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Empire State University Dean of Students assigns an English foreign exchange student to be Peter Parker's new roommate. It's Brian Braddock from Thames University. But Brian (aka Captain Britain) has enemies stateside that would like to harm him! After skirmishing with one another following a misunderstanding, the web-slinger and Captain Britain are kidnapped by a giant garbage truck! What will happen next? First appearance of Arcade. Cameo appearance by Captain DeWolff. (Notes: This issue includes a 4-page retelling of Captain Britain's origin. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 65 VG/FN 5.0

"Introducing Captain Britain" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain (1st U.S. appearance). Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Empire State University Dean of Students assigns an English foreign exchange student to be Peter Parker's new roommate. It's Brian Braddock from Thames University. But Brian (aka Captain Britain) has enemies stateside that would like to harm him! After skirmishing with one another following a misunderstanding, the web-slinger and Captain Britain are kidnapped by a giant garbage truck! What will happen next? First appearance of Arcade. Cameo appearance by Captain DeWolff. (Notes: This issue includes a 4-page retelling of Captain Britain's origin. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 66 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4105457014

"Murder World" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by John Byrne and Frank Giacoia. Captain Britain and the Spectacular Spider-Man wake up inside a giant pinball machine! The two heroes are trapped in Murderworld...an amusement park for murder! Can the web-slinger and Captain Britain beat Arcade at his own game? And also save Courtney Ross in the process? First appearance of Murderworld. Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Notes: Arcade appears next in Uncanny X-Men 122. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 38 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4756976008

"Thing Behind Prison Bars!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Daredevil. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and Jim Mooney. He failed to clear the Thing's name in a court of law, now Matt Murdock will use his alter-ego, Daredevil, to clear his friend's good name. Plus, the machiavellian villain behind it all stands revealed. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700690008

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Cover by John Byrne and Walt Simonson. "The Way the World Winds Down!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and the Man-Thing. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) has stolen the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus, and the only thing standing in his way of total entropy is the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Plus, witness the macabre entrance of the mysterious Man-Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700690009

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Cover by John Byrne and Walt Simonson. "The Way the World Winds Down!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and the Man-Thing. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) has stolen the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus, and the only thing standing in his way of total entropy is the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Plus, witness the macabre entrance of the mysterious Man-Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel's Greatest Superhero Battles TPB (1978 Fireside) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Fireside Edition - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #25-26, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #7, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #3, Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #4, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #79, 80-81, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #188-190, and Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #69. Cover by John Romita. Featuring these Mighty Marvel throw-downs - Hulk vs. Thing, Daredevil vs. the Sub-Mariner, X-Men vs. The Blob, Silver Surfer vs. Thor, Iron Man vs Sub-Mariner, Doctor Strange vs. Dormammu, and Spider-Man vs. Kingpin! Softcover, 260 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 15 VF 8.0

John Buscema and Joe Sinnott cover. Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Tony DeZuniga art. "The Shark Is A Very Deadly Beast!" Ms. Marvel and Namorita vs. Tiger-Shark. Appearance Wundarr. Cover price $0.35.