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Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 485N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4528788012

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Newsstand Edition. Last 50-cent cover price issue. Cover art by George Perez. The Evil Eight!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen. No Freedom For Fairfax!--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. In Final Combat--Dial "H" For Hero, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. All stories feature heroes created by fans. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3960983016

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 212N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-1D2F592-001

Newsstand Edition. "The Coming of Hydroman!" First appearance of Hydro-Man. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The adventure with the Sub-Mariner is over! And now the cargo ship with the wall-crawling escort heads back into port. But before the vessel can dock, a bizarre accident sends a crewmember tumbling overboard near an experimental undersea generator! And instantly a new super-villain is born...Hydro-Man! Shortly thereafter Morrie Bench (aka Hydro-Man) starts settling scores with old enemies across the city! And Spider-Man is on his list! At high noon atop an NYC office building, Hydro-Man tries to drown the web-slinger! Does the amazing one need a life jacket? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Hydro-Man returns in Amazing Spider-Man 217. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Captain America and Nick Fury vs. the Trapster.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 221N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. "Blues for Lonesome Pinky!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Bob Wiacek. At a shady dive in Brooklyn, one of Peter Parker's friends and one of Spider-Man's enemies cross paths under surprising circumstances! Tonight Lonesome Pinky makes his singing debut at the rundown nightclub! And like a good neighbor, Peter attends to support his friend! But Ramrod plans to use this evening to take revenge on the bar owner... by poisoning all of the patrons! When the wall-crawler realizes what's going on, he enlists Pinky's aid to calm the crowd! And that leaves the menacing cyborg to the Amazing Spider-Man! Can the web-slinger throttle down Ramrod? Cameo appearance by Debra Whitman. (Note: Spider-Man previously battled Ramrod in Daredevil 103.) 36 pages. 50 cent cover price. Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 217MJ VG+ 4.5

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Sandman and Hydro-Man mix it up with Spidey in "Here's Mud in Your Eye!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3924092006

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 331N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4681532013

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Closed Circuit!", script by Marv Wolfman (plot) and Michael Fleisher (dialogue), pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The Electrocutioner, a self-appointed executioner of bad guys who escape justice, begins a series of crook-killings in Gotham City with his electrically-charged suit; Talia goes to the Batcave, seeking sanctuary in the wake of Ra's Al Ghul's apparent death; Batman and Robin have falling out. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Aquaman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. "Wolf in the Fold," script by Mike Barr, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Steve Mitchell; Batman disguises himself as policeman Al Nelson to try and find the person responsible for the disappearance of police investigator Mark Rearden. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 123 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4532954003

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Cover art by John Buscema. The Horror Beneath the Hills! Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Bob McLeod; setting: City of Pergona; Conan finds Murilo (who has grown fat) & Jenna (even fatter) rulers of Pergona; Conan & Murilo & co. investigate the deaths of citizens; They enter caverns, battle small creatures, and are captured by Elaynia. Iron Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Charge of the Rhinos! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 168N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4471986003

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. First appearance of Elektra in Elektra, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Matt is after an international criminal being protected by Eric Slaughter when he runs across his college sweetheart turned bounty hunter; this story, by the way, is a reworking of a couple of classic Spirit stories by Will Eisner, Sand Serif and Bring in Sand Serif (1950). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 170 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. The Kingpin Must Die, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Kingpin, retired in Japan, sends his wife to New York to hire Nelson and Murdock so he can turn states evidence against the East Coast crime bosses; Vanessa is captured by the mob so they can lure Kingpin back to New York so they can kill him; Daredevil gets in the way and has a confrontation with Bullseye. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 170 FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. The Kingpin Must Die, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Kingpin, retired in Japan, sends his wife to New York to hire Nelson and Murdock so he can turn states evidence against the East Coast crime bosses; Vanessa is captured by the mob so they can lure Kingpin back to New York so they can kill him; Daredevil gets in the way and has a confrontation with Bullseye. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 171 FN 6.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. In the Kingpin's Clutches, script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Matt goes undercover and joins the Kingpin's gang so he can steal the info Fisk has collected on the underworld; Kingpin catches him in the act and beats him senseless; During the Kingpin's exchange with the men holding his wife, Vanessa is apparently killed; this issue marks the first actual meeting between DD and The Kingpin. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 172 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Gang War!, script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Thinking his wife is dead, Kingpin takes control of the mob and hires Bullseye as his assassin; DD comes calling and takes Bullseye down but leaves the Kingpin in power to rebuild his organization. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 172N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Gang War!, script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Thinking his wife is dead, Kingpin takes control of the mob and hires Bullseye as his assassin; DD comes calling and takes Bullseye down but leaves the Kingpin in power to rebuild his organization. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 176 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. First appearance of Stick in Hunters, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; DD and Elektra hunt down Matt's old teacher Stick; Turk steals the Mauler uniform to try and take down DD; Elektra has a final confrontation with Kirigi. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 177 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Last 50-cent issue. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Where Angels Fear To Tread, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Stick helps his old pupil face his demons and regain his radar sense; The Bugle publishes an expose on Kingpin's candidate for Mayor of New York; Elektra is brought to Kingpin's attention; Daredevil origin retold; Jonah Jameson appearance; cameo by the Hand. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 500 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. 500th Anniversary Issue. Starring Batman and Robin. Guest-starring the Phantom Stranger, the Elongated Man, Hawkman and Hawkgirl. "To Kill a Legend!" Story by Alan Brennert. Art by Dick Giordano. "The 'Too Many Crooks...' Caper!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Jim Aparo. "Once Upon a Time!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Walt Simonson. "The Final Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez. "Gray Face!" Story by Walter Gibson. Art by Tom Yeates. "The Strange Death of Doctor Erdel!" Story by Paul Levitz. Art by Joe Kubert. "What Happens When a Batman Dies!" Story by Cary Bates. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Smith. Plus, featuring a special wraparound cover by all the artist involved. 84 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 46 CGC 9.0

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Label #4682731008

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Tom Palmer. The Reality War, script by Bill Kunkel (plot) and David Michelinie (script), pencils by Kerry Gammill, inks by Al Milgrom; Dr. Strange and Clea vacation in Greece; during the flight, Clea dreams about Sibylla, the founder of an ancient Greek group known as the Sibyls; when they land in Rome, they see Roman soldiers wielding laser rifles; Dr. Strange battles Xennus. A Moment's Peace, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by P. Craig Russell. The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 239,583; average paid circulation 105,427. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 49D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4682731009

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. This Menace Reborn!, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Dr. Strange and Clea participate in a mystical activity for recreation, unaware that they are being watched in secret by Baron Mordo, who has survived his previous encounter with Dr. Strange and is plotting revenge against the Sorcerer Supreme; Later, as Strange is using the Orb of Agamotto to make sure all is well in other mystical realms, Strange is interrupted when Sara Wolfe advises him of a phone call; This momentary distraction allows Mordo (who has been gaining new power in another realm) to cast a spell that gives him direct access to the telephone conversation between Strange and his caller: Morgana Blessing; Morgana explains to Stephen that she is a writer and after learning that he is an expert in the Black Arts is inviting him over to her place to hear her proposal to be consultant for her next book of fiction which would center on the occult. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 230D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499309015

Direct Edition. "Firefrost And The Ebon Seeker" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. Thanks to the timely intervention of Firefrost, the Fantastic Four barely survive their offshore clash with the awesome Ebon Seeker! But while the FF regroup, the powerful being spawned from a black hole trudges back to Manhattan to do more damage. However, there is another group of heroes that calls Manhattan home...the Avengers! Will the FF let the Avengers battle the Ebon Seeker? Or could Earth's Mightiest Heroes actually ruin Reed's plan to use the Negative Zone to save the city? Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4487453002

Direct Edition. "Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3861698020

Direct Edition. "Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 234 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609400015

"The Man with the Power!" Part 1 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's an unusual tale as an elderly man from the Midwest travels to New York City and brings along his latent powers. The senior visitor desires to see the Fantastic Four in action and accidentally creates large-scale destruction to make his wish come true. While Ben, Johnny, and Sue help the local citizens survive the catastrophe, Reed theorizes that the Earth is under attack from outer space! Shortly thereafter, the FF blasts off into space to confront a planet-sized menace! Cameo appearances by Ego, the Living Planet and Frankie Raye. 36 pages Cover price $0.50.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 54N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "Orb of Evil...Eye of Doom!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Joe Rubenstein. One of the Ghost Rider's most tenacious foes, the uncanny Orb, returns for more mayhem! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Human Torch stars in Hostess ad "Blown Away!" Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 141D CGC 8.5

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Label #1274195023

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Omega Men. "The Lurkers in the Shadow." While vacationing in Canada, Green Lantern and Carol Ferris are captured by the Omega Men, who make their first appearance. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by George Pérez. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 141N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0290270019

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of Omega Men. "The Lurkers in the Shadow." While vacationing in Canada, Green Lantern and Carol Ferris are captured by the Omega Men, who make their first appearance. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by George Pérez. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150 CBCS 9.0

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Direct Edition.

Label #25-3A780F6-003

Direct Edition. "Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 150th Anniversary Issue. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. One of the classic Iron Man issues of the bronze age! In a staggering change of events, Doctor Doom and the armored avenger are transported back in time to medieval Camelot! Wow! And while the golden avenger takes counsel with King Arthur, Victor Von Doom bargains for the soul of his mother with Morgana Le Fey! The powerful sorceress agrees to help the Fantastic Four's greatest foe! But first he must lead an army of the undead against the knights of the round table! So the battle lines are drawn! King Arthur and the Invincible Iron Man vs. Morgana Le Fey and Doctor Doom! Truly a battle for the (middle) ages! Will Camelot survive? And how will Shell-Head make it back to the 20th century? An outstanding issue! Flashback cameo by Cynthia Von Doom. (Notes: The golden avenger and Doctor Doom meet again in Iron Man 249-250. What if (1977 1st series) 33 explores an alternate reality in which Tony Stark is left behind in Camelot.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150 CGC 7.5

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Label #4646563002

Direct Edition. "Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 150th Anniversary Issue. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. One of the classic Iron Man issues of the bronze age! In a staggering change of events, Doctor Doom and the armored avenger are transported back in time to medieval Camelot! Wow! And while the golden avenger takes counsel with King Arthur, Victor Von Doom bargains for the soul of his mother with Morgana Le Fey! The powerful sorceress agrees to help the Fantastic Four's greatest foe! But first he must lead an army of the undead against the knights of the round table! So the battle lines are drawn! King Arthur and the Invincible Iron Man vs. Morgana Le Fey and Doctor Doom! Truly a battle for the (middle) ages! Will Camelot survive? And how will Shell-Head make it back to the 20th century? An outstanding issue! Flashback cameo by Cynthia Von Doom. (Notes: The golden avenger and Doctor Doom meet again in Iron Man 249-250. What if (1977 1st series) 33 explores an alternate reality in which Tony Stark is left behind in Camelot.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3878223006

Newsstand Edition. "Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 150th Anniversary Issue. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. One of the classic Iron Man issues of the bronze age! In a staggering change of events, Doctor Doom and the armored avenger are transported back in time to medieval Camelot! Wow! And while the golden avenger takes counsel with King Arthur, Victor Von Doom bargains for the soul of his mother with Morgana Le Fey! The powerful sorceress agrees to help the Fantastic Four's greatest foe! But first he must lead an army of the undead against the knights of the round table! So the battle lines are drawn! King Arthur and the Invincible Iron Man vs. Morgana Le Fey and Doctor Doom! Truly a battle for the (middle) ages! Will Camelot survive? And how will Shell-Head make it back to the 20th century? An outstanding issue! Flashback cameo by Cynthia Von Doom. (Notes: The golden avenger and Doctor Doom meet again in Iron Man 249-250. What if (1977 1st series) 33 explores an alternate reality in which Tony Stark is left behind in Camelot.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 150th Anniversary Issue. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. One of the classic Iron Man issues of the bronze age! In a staggering change of events, Doctor Doom and the armored avenger are transported back in time to medieval Camelot! Wow! And while the golden avenger takes counsel with King Arthur, Victor Von Doom bargains for the soul of his mother with Morgana Le Fey! The powerful sorceress agrees to help the Fantastic Four's greatest foe! But first he must lead an army of the undead against the knights of the round table! So the battle lines are drawn! King Arthur and the Invincible Iron Man vs. Morgana Le Fey and Doctor Doom! Truly a battle for the (middle) ages! Will Camelot survive? And how will Shell-Head make it back to the 20th century? An outstanding issue! Flashback cameo by Cynthia Von Doom. (Notes: The golden avenger and Doctor Doom meet again in Iron Man 249-250. What if (1977 1st series) 33 explores an alternate reality in which Tony Stark is left behind in Camelot.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 152 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641523007

Direct Edition. "Escape from Heaven's Hand!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton (art) and Eliot Brown (photo background). In his new stealth armor, Iron Man slips into East Germany to rescue the woman he loves! The golden avenger successfully breaches the heavily-fortified complex where Bethany is being held...and then gets the shock of life! He must not only save Beth, but also her husband! What? Where did he come from? With his head spinning and heart breaking, Tony dons his traditional red and gold armor! Can Shell-Head fight off the East German security forces and still get everyone to safety in West Berlin? An excellent issue! First appearance of the stealth armor. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes and the Living Laser. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 192 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4672753007

Learn the astonishing true origin of the Red Tornado! "Quest for Genesis" is written by Gerry Conway, with art by George Perez and John Beatty. Continued next issue. Characters: Superman [Earth-1]; Batman [Earth-1]; Wonder Woman [Earth-1]; Aquaman; Firestorm; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Arrow [Earth-1] (flashback); Black Canary (flashback); Red Tornado; Hawkman [Katar Hol] (flashback); Atom [Ray Palmer] (flashback) (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); T. O. Morrow (villain); Kathy Sutton; Traya; Supergirl (flashback). Cover by George Perez. Cover price $0.50.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 8N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4640883007

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Newsstand Edition. "Red Sails Burning!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. Kidnapped by immortal pirates, trapped on a flying pirate ship miles above the ground and outnumbered by the villains three-score to one! What a situation! Do Daltry, Barb, and the Man-Thing have any chance of escape? More importantly, do they have any chance of stopping Captain Fate from continuing his reign of terror in the skies over Florida? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 101 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4682732014

Direct Edition. "To Judge A Nighthawk!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Nighthawk. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Jerry Bingham. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Mike Nasser. Many years ago in college, Kyle Richmond made a terrible mistake by combining drinking and driving. And now someone from his past is haunting Nighthawk, because of the life that was apparently lost on that tragic night. When Spider-Man learns of the defender's plight, he volunteers to attend Nighthawk's college reunion. Can Kyle Richmond somehow turn back the clock and right a wrong from the days of his youth? Back up story: "Don't Let The Sun Come Up On Me!" Script by Mike Barr. Art by Steve Dikto. Nighthawk saves a young girl trapped by a collapsing wall. (Note: The letters page contains a listing of all the team-ups in the previous 100 issues of the Marvel Team-Up series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 104 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4682732013

Spider-Man has another month off, so it's up to Hulk and Ka-Zar to battle Modok in "Modok Must Triumph!" Script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Mike Esposito. Al Milgrom cover. The letters page has a statement of ownership--average print run, 430,686; average paid circulation, 220,746. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 106 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4682732011

"A Savage Sting has the Scorpion!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain America. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Frank Miller. The Scorpion is still crazy...and still bent on revenge against the Daily Bugle and J. Jonah Jameson! However, the Scorpion's timing is still terrible too as he invades the Daily Bugle Building, while Peter Parker is selling photos to Jonah and Steve Rogers is showing advertising designs to Robbie! The web-slinger and shield-slinger team up to battle the Scorpion...and maybe save Jonah along the way! (Note: The Scorpion previously appeared in Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man 21.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 5N CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4512461022

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Newsstand Edition. Trigon and his warrior Goronn arrive on Earth with conquest on the brain in "Trigon Lives!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Psimon. George Perez cover. First full appearance of Trigon. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 10N CGC 7.5

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4534271009

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Newsstand Edition. Deathstroke the Terminator ambushes Starfire, then targets her teammates in "Promethium: Unbound!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Robotman cameo. Perez cover. 2nd Deathstroke The Terminator appearance. Cover price $0.50.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4425282009

Newsstand Edition. Cover by James Sherman. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Cover price $0.50.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 Marvel) 2D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659185019

Direct Edition. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, now reunited with Marion Ravenwood, Indy and his former girl friend set off for Cairo, Egypt to search for the Ark. But Belloq and the Nazis are there and Indy has to deal with them and figure out where the Ark is in part two of this adaptation. Script by Walt Simonson and art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.50.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 Marvel) 3 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4659185020

Direct Edition. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, after escaping from the Well of Souls room, Indy and company have to get the Ark of the Covenant back from the Nazis. But that may be nothing compared to the secret and power of the Ark in the conclusion of this adaptation. Script by Walt Simonson and art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 17N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4643311018

Newsstand Edition. Part 1 of 2 - Guest starring the Uncanny X-Men (Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Sprite). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Cerebro, the mutant detecting device of Professor Charles Xavier, has discovered a new mutant residing in Clairton, West Virginia. He immediately dispatches his students, the mutant heroes known as the X-Men, to find this new source of power. Rom, discovers that a disguised Dire Wraith has married and procreated with a human woman. Can even Rom stand against the psionic power and horrible evil of the Hybrid. 32 pages. NOTE: 1st appearance of Hybrid. Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 17N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4534829004

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Newsstand Edition. Part 1 of 2 - Guest starring the Uncanny X-Men (Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Sprite). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Cerebro, the mutant detecting device of Professor Charles Xavier, has discovered a new mutant residing in Clairton, West Virginia. He immediately dispatches his students, the mutant heroes known as the X-Men, to find this new source of power. Rom, discovers that a disguised Dire Wraith has married and procreated with a human woman. Can even Rom stand against the psionic power and horrible evil of the Hybrid. 32 pages. NOTE: 1st appearance of Hybrid. Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) UK Edition 1UK VG 4.0

UK Edition. Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of American edition except for cover price. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Deep in space two centuries ago a decisive battle between the forces of good and evil was fought. The brave Spaceknights of Galador defeated the evil sorcery and super-science of the Dire Wraiths and scattered them to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Now in present day their eternal struggle has spilled over to Earth. Rom, greatest of the Spaceknights, has arrived in Clairton, a small West Virginia town. Frightened by the arrival of a 7' alien, the people of Clairton have called in the National Guard. Can Rom convince those he came to save that the true enemy resides in their very ranks? 32 pages.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 22N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643170008

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Newsstand Edition. "Bad Vibes!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. She-Hulk faces off against the super-villain known as Radius, and his powerful vibratory vortex just might be the end of her. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1N CBCS 9.2 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-337BB72-003

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 37 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1278281001

Direct Edition. Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Who Am I?, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Steve Leialoha (layouts) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin (pages 1-6), Bob Wiacek (pages 7-11, 28-30), Alan Weiss (page 12), Al Milgrom (page 14), and Frank Springer (pages 15-19); Spider-Woman finds herself up against Juggernaut, Black Tom and Tom's niece, Siryn, as they try to steal a government cache of vibranium. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 38D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #1278281002

Direct Edition. Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Criminal at Large!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Bob Wiacek (finished art), inks by Bob Wiacek (pages 1-16), Danny Bulanadi (page 23), Bruce Patterson (page 26), and Alan Weiss (page 27-28); The X-Men help Spider-Woman take down Black Tom and his allies; Jessica becomes a private investigator. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 51 VF 8.0

"The Ringer's Big Rip-Off!" Story by Jim Salicrup and Steve Grant. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Ricardo Villamonte, and Mike Esposito. Spidey battles the sinister Ringer. Includes the 1-page features "Rounding up the Ringer," "Who is Captain America?,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Movie Menace!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey and Captain America star in "Master Plan of the Thinker!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #35 The Ringer. Cover price $0.50.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 52 VF 8.0

"Mystery of the Mole Machine!" Story by Jim Salicrup and Steve Grant. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Ricardo Villamonte, and Mike Esposito. Spidey battles the Mole Man. Includes the 1-page features "The Blizzard Storms In," "Who is the Human Torch?,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Real Spidey!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey gets some help from the Human Torch against the Blizzard in "The Big Freeze!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #36 Blizzard. Cover price $0.50.