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Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #23-0DD9BAE-011

1st printing Newsstand Edition."New Planets, New Perils!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Frank Springer. Following the destruction of the Death Star, Han Solo and Chewbacca embark on a deadly solo mission on a strange and dangerous world. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4307446020

1st printing Newsstand Edition."New Planets, New Perils!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Frank Springer. Following the destruction of the Death Star, Han Solo and Chewbacca embark on a deadly solo mission on a strange and dangerous world. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4327956012

1st printing Newsstand. "Star Search!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. Think the first time Princess Leia and Han Solo kissed was in the movie "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?" Well guess again. Check out this issue to see what I mean. Meanwhile, find out where the missing Luke Skywalker and his droids, C-3PO and R2-D2, have been all this time. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002206-AA-001

1st printing Newsstand. "Star Search!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. Think the first time Princess Leia and Han Solo kissed was in the movie "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?" Well guess again. Check out this issue to see what I mean. Meanwhile, find out where the missing Luke Skywalker and his droids, C-3PO and R2-D2, have been all this time. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 23 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4426030021

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"Flight into Fury!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Have Luke, Leia, and the rest survived their arduous ordeals at the Wheel only to fall into the clutches of Darth Vader himself? Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-085

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The Long Hunt - Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Vosburg and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Walter Simonson. This issue features a flashback to events during the Clone Wars, to a time when Luke Skywalker's father and Obi-Wan Kenobi were on the planet Skye and saved it from a terrible disaster. Darth Vader and Anakin Skywalker were depicted as separate persons in this story. This contradicts the later Star Wars "prequel" movies. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Label #7002437-AA-016

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002437-AA-017

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 17WHITMAN CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #7002436-AA-009

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"Crucible!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Chris Claremont. Art by Herb Trimpe and Al Milgrom. This issue features a previously untold adventure of the hero at the Battle of the Death Star - Luke Skywalker. Back on the barren world of Tatooine, young Luke must face his fears and a band of Tusken Sandraiders to save his friend, Biggs, in order to grow into the hero he would certainly one day become. Cover price $0.35.

Strange Sports Stories (1973) 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1261895017

Final issue of the series. Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Monster in Hole 18," script by Elliot Maggin, art by John Rosenberger; a monster resides in the 18th hole of a golf course. "The Great Cross-Country Cloud Race!", script by Martin Pasko, art by John Rosenberger; a cloud race through the skies on sail boats that float on the clouds. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 169 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4102698002

Cover art by John Romita. "Brother Voodoo," script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Part one of the origin of Brother Voodoo, who is the union of Daniel Drumm's spirit in twin brother Jericho Drumm's body; Drumm returns to Haiti to find his brother dying from the curse of Damballah This is the first Brother Voodoo story; The first appearance of the character occurred in an article in Tales of the Zombie 2. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 170 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2014499002

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. "Baptism of Fire!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Papa Jambo trains Jericho Drumm to be Brother VooDoo; Brother VooDoo then returns and stops Damballah, the Serpent God. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 178 CBCS 6.5 Signed Starlin

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Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/22/2022.

Label #22-1EB985B-019

Cover art by Jim Starlin. Warlock begins in this title in "Who Is Adam Warlock?", script and art by Jim Starlin; Sphinxor retells the Origin of Warlock, his encounters with Thor and the High Evolutionary, the Creation of Counter-Earth and Warlock's Battle against the Man-Beast; First appearance of the Magus; Cameo appearances by the Hulk. The story continues from Incredible Hulk 178. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 179 CBCS 7.5 SS Starlin

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin in 4/22/2022.

Label #22-1EB985B-020

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "Death Ship!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock is captured by Autolycus of the Black Knights an brought aboard Magus' Flagship; His fellow prisoners tell Warlock, that survivors of the Wars of the Church are taken as slave laborers, those who refuse will be terminated and their remains will be chemically broken down and valuable elements that can be retrieved will be used to further the cause of the Church; They also tell him, that Non-Humanoids are not considered fashioned in the Magus' image and thus must be disposed of, this also holds true for some Humanoid types—such as Trolls; First appearance of Pip the Troll. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 184 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4414840006

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dan Adkins. Doctor Strange reprints: "Face-to-Face At Last With Baron Mordo" (from Strange Tales 132), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Strange reaches his Greenwich Village home safely but discovers one of Mordo's followers has taken over his sanctum; In a hidden cave in Tibet The Ancient One's servant questions the meaning of his ailing master's word "Eternity"; Strange bluffs his way into his sanctum but when he attempts to consult the All-Seeing Eye he discovers it's been booby-trapped, sending a signal to Mordo and Dormammu of his whereabouts; Strange battles Mordo. "A Nameless Land, A Timeless Time" (from ST 133), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; After escaping from Mordo, Strange plummets thru dimension after dimension, finally coming to a stop in a world ruled by Shazana, a female tyrant who once conned a wizard into giving her some of his powers, which she repaid by destroying him; Believing her sister has recruited Strange to overthrow her she battles Strange into submission. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 22 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4372552006

Part 2 of 3 - Guest-starring Dr. Strange. Story continued from Doctor Strange (1968-1969 1st Series) #183. Story concludes in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #126. NOTE: This is the three-part tale that saw the beginnings of the partnership that would lead Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk to becoming Marvel's Defenders. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 30 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. "Calling Captain Marvel," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito (Joe Gaudioso); Namor comes ashore and attacks Rick Jones who quickly calls upon his alter ego, Captain Marvel. During their battle, Namor suddenly collapses and Rick Jones takes care of him; Namor freaks out again and flees only to be restrained once again by Captain Marvel; During this scuffle, Namor regains his memory and tells Captain Marvel of a molecular polluter that threatens the Earth's waters; They make their way to the device and together prevent its from ever being used. Story takes place between Captain Marvel #21 and Avengers #89. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 31 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Sal Buscema. "Attuma Triumphant," script by Roy Thomas, art by Sal Buscema; Triton and Stingray meet each other as they investigate a ship that was apparently sunken by Atlanteans in the name of Namor; Namor, also interested in this ship, confronts them and a misunderstanding leads to a battle; Attuma, who set the trap, catches them off guard and captures them; Attuma is using human prisoners and a captured Atlantean scientist to burrow underneath Manhattan in hopes of launching a surprise assault; Namor, Stingray, and Triton free themselves and overwhelm Attuma and bring an end to his scheme. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #20-2C72426-017

Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4279776009

In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 36 VF 8.0

Cover by Sal Buscema. "What the Gods Have Joined Together," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bernie Wrightson; Namor seeks out Proteus to preside over his marriage to Lady Dorma; They return to Atlantis to face an invasion force of Attuma's barbarians. Namor and his forces drive them off with some help from Lemurian forces who have come to Atlantis to attend the wedding; Namor destroys Attuma's supreme weapon and defeats Attuma in combat; Namor then turns his attention to his wedding and awaits Lady Dorma at the altar; They are married, but as it turns out, Llyra was posing as Lady Dorma and announces herself as queen of Atlantis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 38 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by John Severin. "Namor Agonistes!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by John Severin; Namor mourns over the body of Lady Dorma; He recalls memories of his youth, his first trip to the surface world, Betty Dean, and Susan Richards; After the Lady Dorma's funeral, Namor announces to his subjects that he renounces and abdicates the throne of Atlantis; He leaves Atlantis vowing never to return. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 56 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0635473007

Cover art by Alan Weiss and John Romita (alterations). "Atlantis Mon Amour," script by Dan Adkins and Mike Friedrich, art by Dan Adkins; A young Atlantean woman, Coral, finds the Sub-Mariner and seeks his help to help a threatened Atlantis; Namor reluctantly agrees and returns to his realm to confront the monstrous Haab creatures; The battle ends when their alien masters make first contact and announce that they come in peace; Namor leaves them behind as he no longer has any interest in Atlantis; However, a barbarian raiding force kills them all including Coral. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 59 VG+ 4.5

Cover inks by Bill Everett and Marie Severin (alterations). "Thunder Over the Seas," script by Bill Everett and Steve Gerber, pencils by Sam Kweskin, inks by John Tartaglione; A pompous and arrogant Atlantean soldier, Lorvex, makes a pass at Tamara who rebukes his advances; She's later caught in a fishing net and eventually brought to New York city; Namor learns of her capture and makes his way there only to be challenged by Thor; Namor engages Thor and quickly learns the full power of the Thunder God; Namor returns home to ponder a full-scale invasion of the surface world. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 60 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0769872017

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Invasion of New York!", script by Bill Everett (plot) and Steve Gerber (script), pencils by Sam Kweskin (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Namor puts his trust in Lorvex to assemble a force which Namor will led against the surface dwellers to free Tamara; The invasion is a success in providing a daunting show of force, but Namor is unable to find Tamara as she has been rescued by Lorvex who decides to keep her as a hostage and continue the onslaught against the surface world; He defeats Lorvex and rescues Tamara; He then calls off the surface attack and after addressing the UN returns to his undersea realm; The surface world does not launch a counter offensive and Namor is once again crowned Prince of Atlantis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner Mazes (1978 Marvel / Cinnamon House) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #23-1E75EFC-004

Cover by Alex Soma and John Romita. Art by Duffy Vohland , Jeff Aclin, and Dwight Zimmerman. Story by Vladmir Koziakin. Coloring and activity book. Digest sized. 8" x 5 1/4". Cover price $0.95.

Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas (1976) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4360720003

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Vince Colletta. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. "Grodd Puts the Squeeze on Flash," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Gorilla Grodd speeds up the citizens of Central City and uses them to force Flash to free him from his prison in Gorilla City. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's bran put into the gorilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 189 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-26F2CFD-030

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Curse of the Hangman's Noose!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; rope, vines, and a garden hose choke Pa Kent, and he tells Superboy it's from a family curse. The Runaway Superbaby!, script by Leo Dorfman [as David George], pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superbaby accidentally injures Jonathan Kent and flies away from home in remorse. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 194 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-26F2CFD-033

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Super-Merman of the Sea!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Harkon, a renegade Atlantean scientist, transforms Superboy into a water-breathing merman, which also removes his super-powers. Part 2 Prey of the Sea Wolves!, script by Dorfman, pencils by Brown, inks by Anderson; Superboy discovers that he has new mental powers of telepathy and telekinesis; Unable to leave the sea, he contacts his parents telepathically to tell them he is safe. Part 3 Super-Merman's Final Ordeal! Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 556,000; average paid circulation 265,877. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 198 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #19-26F2CFD-035

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time!--Superboy Starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Cary Bates, art by Dave Cockrum; At a carnival in his own time period, Superboy faces the Fatal Five. Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0913414002

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman Breaks Loose, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jor-El's Golden Folly--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4076854010

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman Breaks Loose, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jor-El's Golden Folly--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 DC/Marvel Treasury) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Very first Marvel/DC cross-over. Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976) Treasury. Is this the Battle of the Century or the greatest superhero team-up of all time. The unthinkable has happened, the diabolical Lex Luthor has combined his unparalleled genius with the mad Doctor Octopus, and Spidey and the Man of Steel are too busy fighting each other to stop them. Can to of the biggest icons in comics history come to an understanding in time to stop these dastardly villains? Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Also, included is a breakdown on how this legendary cover was conceived. 100 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 106 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. I Am Curious (Black)!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to do a story on the African-American community in Metropolis, Lois uses a Kryptonian machine to make herself appear African-American. Martha G. Kimball--Wonder Women of History article by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. Where Do You Plant a Thorn?, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Orchid tries to kill Thorn for the 100. Direct Currents ad, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 134 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-13E527A-009

1st appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. The Mountain of Judgement!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (some Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman defuses a bomb that was intended to destroy the Hairies, Jimmy, and the Newsboys. The Whiz Wagons Are Coming!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 135 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #20-3A1FD4E-010

2nd appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. Snoopy with Sopwith Camel plane--model ad from Monogram. Evil Factory!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman leads Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion to The Project where the original Newsboy Legion work as scientists to crack the DNA code and create clones; Meanwhile, minions of Darkseid, Mokkari and Simyan, dispatch their own clone of Jimmy to The Project complex. The Hairies -- Super-Race -- Or Man's Second Chance article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 138 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #7300889-AB-001

Partial photo cover. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Neal Adams. The Big Boom!!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Murphy Anderson (some Superman, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White heads), inks by Vince Colletta; The cast escapes from the clone from the previous story and prevents Simyan and Mokkari from unleashing more clones on The Project. Letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2121493005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. A Separate War, script by Tony Isabella (plot, script) and Val Mayerik (plot), pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Dan Green; The war becomes worse when Ron--an anthropologist--begins to take on a warrior's demeanor, and Hydron lords over the people of Cairo; But The Mummy, Ron, The Asp, Olddan, and Zephyr combine their skills to escape from the ancient Lord of Waters. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 178 CBCS 4.5

Paper: White

Label #21-24c87c6-020

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "Death Is a Stranger," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Following the defeat of Surtur, Odin has reclaimed the throne in Asgard, although there is much celebration, Sif notices that Thor is concerned over when Loki may return to attack Asgard anew; While in the deep reaches of space, the Abomination re-materializes on the Stranger's world following his defeat at the hands of the Silver Surfer; Finding himself outside of the Stranger's citadel, the Abomination sneaks into it to try and find a means of defeating his captor so that he might escape. Cameos by the Silver Surfer and Warlock Prime. Ad for Conan the Barbarian #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 193 VG- 3.5

48-page giant. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. "What Power Unleashed?", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema; High atop Mount Everest, Blader and Karnilla have summoned the Silver Surfer to come to the aid of Thor, who is now battling Durok, a powerful mystical creature created by Loki; The Surfer, after many betrayals from humans is apathetic to Balder's pleas for help, telling the God that he has no interest in the affairs of humans; Balder furiously pleads with the Surfer, telling the Zennlavian that he would give his life to Thor; Hearing this, Karnilla painfully reminds Balder that his life is sworn to her and her only; This prompts the Surfer to get involved, and when Karnilla is unable to strike the Surfer down, she frees Balder from the rocky confines she is crushing him in and the Surfer uses his Power Cosmic to heal him; Karnilla realizes to her horror what she had almost done and wonders if she would ever be deserving of Balders love. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 196 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearances of Kartag, Satrina, Sir Glayn, Redguard, Darkhold and the Crimson Mist in "Within the Realm of Kartag!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; On Blackworld, Sif and Hildegarde come upon a town, and people in blind terror of someone that is coming; They only refer to it as "he"; Meanwhile, Thor and the Warriors Three continue their quest for Kartag and the Twilight Well, only to be beset by his minions. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 199 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "If This Be Death..!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Hela has come for the soul of Odin, but so has Pluto and his minions; Hela fights at Thor's side for a time until she is force to flee; Pluto then defeats Thor, and is poised to kill him. Appearances by Sif, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Balder, and Karnilla. First appearance of Ego-Prime; Ego cameo. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 373,623; average paid circulation 229,492. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 225 VF- 7.5

Cover by John Buscema. First appearance of Firelord in "The Coming of the Firelord!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; Thor commands Mjolnir to return to him, and so it must; Hercules returns with the body of Holmes, and in drawing close, the spirit returns to his body; While Thor changes back to Blake to check on Krista, Firelord arrives on Earth, and at the selfsame hospital; Hercules and Firelord begin to battle, and Blake's cane is knocked out a window; Blake races to the ground and changes to Thor, and then he stops the battle, realizing who Firelord is - herald to Galactus; Firelord then summons Galactus, and Galactus plans to feast this day. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp #17 (Black Bolt by Jack Kirby). Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 239 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDCA-009

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. "Time Quake!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; With Geirrodur defeated, Ulik now sets his sights on the surface world; But Thor stands in his way and defeats him; Thor then causes the cave to collapse on the trolls, while he and Jane escape to the surface; Back in California, at a strike meeting, Orrin breaks up an attack by Conners and his men, when a gigantic pyramid bursts up from the ground; Orrin seems transfixed by it and begins heading for it; Thor leaves Jane to search for Odin, but after he leaves, Jane sees Orrin in California heading toward the pyramid; Osiris, Isis, and Horus appear in a doorway and Orrin follows them inside. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 11 FN 6.0

"The Voodoo-Man!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Jacki Abel. Cover by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer. Dracula and Quincy Harker find themselves reluctant allies when a gang of bikers attack! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 29 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4419904007

"'Vengeance is Mine!' Sayeth the Vampire!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. When the Lord of Vampires goes berserk, the world of man trembles! Plus, two main cast members perish!!! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 80 (the Ghost Rider). Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 35 VG/FN 5.0

Water damage.

Brother Voodoo guest stars in "Hell Hath No Fury." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 74 (the Strange by Gil Kane). Kane/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 45 VF 8.0

Blade battles Hannibal King in "Crossfire!" Story introduces Deacon Frost, the vampire who bit Blade's mother. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 92 (Stan Lee). Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 67 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4399790013

It's father versus daughter--Dracula versus Lilith--in "At Long Last, Lilith!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Brief Janus appearance. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.35.