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Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-005

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In "The Prometheus Pit!", Micros look for Bug; HELL's Prometheus Pit is a doorway to the Microverse; return of Argon. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art and cover by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-006

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In "The Great Escapes," it's the escape from HELL; Ray Coffin meets Time Traveller; Argon rescues Slug; Karza meets Prometheus. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art and cover by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-008

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In "Earth Wars!", Argon becomes Force Commander; Ray Coffin becomes Captain Universe; Captain Universe and the Micronauts vs. Karza at HELL. Introduction/first appearance of Captain Universe. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Bob McLeod. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-009

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The Micronauts return to Spartak (Acroyear's homeworld), and there's a battle on Homeworld in "Home is Where the Heart is!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-011

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Saga's end! It's Force Commander vs. Karza; introduction of Enigma Force; and Acroyears arrive in "We Are the Enigma Force!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-012

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It's a history of Spartak, plus Acroyear vs. Shaitan in "To the Victors Belongs a World!" Written by Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden, with art by Michael Golden and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 13 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-013

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The spotlight's on Bug, who returns to home planet Kaliklak, plus the introduction of Jasmine in "Be It Ever So Deadly!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 14 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-014

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"A Hot Time on the Old World!" has Bug and Jasmine on Kaliklak; the Micronauts leave Homeworld for exploring, and are soon joined by Acroyear and Cilicia. Fantastic Four cameo. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-015

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Microtron is injured in a fight with Psycho-Man's Antrons, and SHIELD tells the Fantastic Four about the Micronauts in "The Inside Job!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-016

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The Micronauts take on Psycho-Man, and the Fantastic Four arrives to try to save them in "Rendezvous in Sub-Atomica!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 17 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-017

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The Micronauts and the Fantastic Four versus Psycho-Man, and Biotron is destroyed, but rebuilt (along with Microtron) in "...The Harder They Fall!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-018

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The Micronauts return to Earth, then fight dolls animated by young girl Helen (of Saugerties, NY) in "Child Eyes!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-019

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Bug is captured by Odd John and mutated, ample reasons for the Micronauts to fight Odd John in "Divided They Fall." Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-020

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Ant-Man aids the Micronauts against mutated bugs and Odd John in "Enter: Ant-Man." Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 21 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-021

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"Say it with Flowers!" is written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Plus: a "Tales of the Microverse" story, where Shaitan is resurrected on Spartak, by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 22 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-022

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The Micronauts versus a burglar in McDonald's in "The Best Darned Burglar in the Whole Wide World!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Plus: a "Tales of the Microverse" story, featuring Slug on Homeworld, by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 23 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-023

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Biotron versus Molecule Man in "Field Trip!" Written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Danny Bulanadi. Plus: a "Tales of the Microverse" story, where a hypnotized Argon brings Slug to Shaitan in Aegypta, and Prince Pharoid is introduced, by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick and Danny Bulanadi. Also: a look at Michael Golden's unpublished cover for issue #1. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 24 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-024

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The Micronauts take on the computer intelligence "Computrex!" Written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Plus: a "Tales of the Microverse" story, where Pharoid tries to rescue Slug, by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 25 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-025

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Mentallo! The Fixer! And the horror called..."Deathbirth!" Written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Plus: a "Tales of the Microverse" story, where Baron Karza's origin is revealed, by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $0.50.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 27 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-027

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Commander Rann takes on Baron Karza in "To Snare Men's Souls!" Written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $0.50.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 29 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD.029

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From the pages of Doctor Strange--the one foe no man can defeat--Nightmare! "To Sleep...Perchance to Dream!" is written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Danny Bulanadi. Plus: a guest appearance by Doc Samson. Cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $0.50.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 30 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-030

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Microverse! "Home Sweet Homeworld!" is written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $0.50.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 31 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-031

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A Time of Darkness there will be; Salvation lies in this Mystic Key! "My Body Lies Over Oceania" is written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Danny Bulanadi. Characters: Bug; Commander Rann; Marionette; Microtron; Biotron; Acroyear; Cilica; Dr. Strange; Aquon. Cover by Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) Annual 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

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Label #19-27E95DC-062

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Stories by Bill Mantlo. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. Three stories from before the Micronauts were formed are presented. "Time Stream." 11 pages. Commander Rann and Biotron arrive on a world protected by the Galactic Defender. A world with a macabre secret. "Coup." 11 pages. Baron Karza wearies of waiting to diplomatically take over rule of Homeworld, so he does it by force. This sends Princess Mari and Prince Argon into hiding. "Arena of Death." 11 pages. Acroyear and Bug fight to survive in Baron Karzas gladiatorial games. Also includes a 2 page pin up of all of the characters in the series so far. 48 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.75.

Miracleman (1985) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4060893022

Written by Alan Moore, with art by Gary Leach. Mickey Moran was just a regular bloke with a wife and a job, until one day he *remembered*...that he was Miracleman, a glistening new god with powers far beyond those of mortal ken. He also remembered that, years ago, he and his sidekicks -- Young Miracleman and Kid Miracleman -- were in a horrible accident that left Young Miracleman dead. When Moran goes to see Kid Miracleman to help him piece together his past, our hero finds that his youthful protege has changed...for the worse. Much worse. If you've never read this series, be assured it ranks right up there with Alan Moore's other classic, Watchmen. Cover price $0.75.

Mister Miracle (1971 1st Series) 1 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #20-3084086-005

"Murder Missile Trap." Elite soldier Scott Free escapes Apokolips and comes to Earth, where he assumes the role of Mister Miracle. Inspired by the real world exploits of Jim Steranko, who was a magician and escape artist prior to his career in comics, Mister Miracle was created by the great Jack Kirby for his epic Fourth World saga. Script, pencils, and cover by Jack Kirby. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.15.

Monsters on the Prowl (1971) 16 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4337996025

Cover art by John Severin. The Forbidden Swamp, script by Roy Thomas, art by John Severin; Kull and Brule enter a temple to the Valusian snake-god which is guarded by a giant undersea beast. There he meets Thulsa Doom for the first time; she pretends to be an ally and asks to return with them to the City of Wonders; continued from Kull the Conqueror #2. Where Walks the Ghost, art by Steve Ditko; An escaped convict looks to buy a house that has the reputation of being haunted so people will steer clear of him. Mister Morgan's Monster, art by Jack Kirby; Humanoid robots are banned, but their inventor keeps one in secret, and aliens try to turn it against humanity. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Monsters on the Prowl (1971) 25 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Colossus Lives Again, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The crab-creatures of Cancrius II come back to try to take over the earth and begin by taking control of Colossus again; Bob O'Bryan, a scenery designer, comes up with the idea of creating a plaster of Paris creature to trick the crab-creatures into taking over. Promo for Savage Tales #2 featuring Conan and King Kull, using an illustration of Conan. The One Who Watches!, art by Gene Colan; When an old man cries out that he sees a monster it submerges before the townspeople can see it; Ivan Von Gent, the famous scientist, is with the townspeople and he vows to figure out how the old man can see the creature but no one else can. I'm Drowning!, art by George Roussos; Pete Norris is a con who is about to get the chair for the murders he committed. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Monsters on the Prowl (1971) 26 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Residue.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Two-Headed Thing!, script by Stan Lee (plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In a storm, a convict escapes through a hole smashed in the wall; When they find him, he tells a tale of a shape-shifting monster. I Spent a Night in a Haunted House!, art by Don Heck; A young boy who has just moved to town is convinced to spend the night in a haunted house. Where?, art by Joe Maneely; an amnesic old vampire feeds only once a year at midnight. Do Not Panic!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An alien craft arrives over a city and descends; The pilot wears a frightening spacesuit, but since the military do not panic, they do not attack, and when the human pilot removes his helmet he is warmly greeted by the people of Mars. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1AF88B0-013

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Direct Edition. "The Macabre Moon Knight!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Mercenary, Wall Street wizard, a street smart cabbie, masked-avenger - Marc Spector is all of these things and more. Nothing before could have possibly prepared you for the strange world of Moon Knight! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Bushman. Cover price $0.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 1D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. "The Macabre Moon Knight!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Mercenary, Wall Street wizard, a street smart cabbie, masked-avenger - Marc Spector is all of these things and more. Nothing before could have possibly prepared you for the strange world of Moon Knight! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Bushman. Cover price $0.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 1N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. "The Macabre Moon Knight!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Mercenary, Wall Street wizard, a street smart cabbie, masked-avenger - Marc Spector is all of these things and more. Nothing before could have possibly prepared you for the strange world of Moon Knight! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Bushman. Cover price $0.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 3 FN 6.0

"Midnight Means Murder!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Moon Knight confronts killer whose unorthodox methods may prove to be the masked avenger's undoing. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well

Direct Edition

Label #19-27E95DC-068

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"Ruling the World from his Basement!" Written by Doug Moench, with art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Frank Miller and Joe Jusko. Moon Knight is mistaken for a murderer and has to clear his name by tracking down the real killer, a racist villain dressed in a rat suit who hates America's immigrant population. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: First Direct Market issue. Cover price $0.75.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 25 FN+ 6.5

Special double-size issue - "Black Spectre!" Written by Doug Moench. Art and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. A down on his luck nobody's sanity snaps and he decides to become an anti-Moon Knight while running for mayor of New York in his civilian guise. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 33 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4421040013

"Exploding Myths!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kevin Nowlan, Carl Potts, Brent Anderson, Joe Chiodo and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. At long last--meet Druid Walsh, a bizarre street legend who, along with Moon Knight, becomes a subject for reporter Joy Mercado as she sets about "Exploding Myths." 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 34 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4418459002

"Primal Scream!" Written by Tony Isabella. Art by Bo Hampton. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Deadly germ-warfare toxins have infected street kids, destroying their minds and filling them with murderous rage--and strength to match. Killing them will save the city--saving them will cost the life of one of Moon Knight's most trusted friends. The choice is clear to the Marc Spector side of Moon Knight's personality--but any choice is tragic. Cover price $0.75.

Moon Knight (1985 2nd Series) Fist of Khonshu 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-023

"Night of the Jackal!" Written by Alan Zelenetz. Art by Chris Warner and E.R. Cruz. Featuring the startling origin of Moon Knight as never told before. It's new beginning with all-new revelations! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Moon Knight (1985 2nd Series) Fist of Khonshu 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4408114008

"Night of the Jackal!" Written by Alan Zelenetz. Art by Chris Warner and E.R. Cruz. Featuring the startling origin of Moon Knight as never told before. It's new beginning with all-new revelations! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412817014

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1484505011

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

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2018574001

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

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4236068002

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

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover loose at one staple.

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

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 1 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

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

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1616419003

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

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-29DA8BD-030

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

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 2 FN/VF 7.0

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

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-0FD4DC5-033

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

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 9 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-0FD4DC5-034

Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Joe Sinnott. Call Me Death-Bird!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns), Joe Sinnot (finished art), and Sam Grainger (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1, 3-6, 11) and Sam Grainger (pages 2, 7-10, 14-31); Deathbird tries to take down Ms. Marvel on orders from Modok; 1st appearance of Death-Bird. Including Death-Bird, Chris Claremont introduced a few characters in this series that would later become popular X-Men mainstays. Ms. Marvel's costume covers her stomach now. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.