Auctions: comic books 2004 or before

Captain America Lot of 10

Issues 200-204, 206, 208, 210, 212 of Captain America (1968 1st Series); plus Whitman Variant #213. Most will grade in the GD+ to VG/FN range.

Captain America Lot of 7

Issues 101, 102, 106, 108, 114, 119, 121 of Captain America (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD- to GD/VG range.

Captain America Lot of 8

Issues 122, 123, 125, 127, 129-132 of Captain America (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD- to GD/VG range.

Captain America Lot of 8

Issues 129-132, 139-141, 146 of Captain America (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VG/FN range.

Captain America Lot of 9

Issues 134-136, 139-141, 143, 144, 146 of Captain America (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD- to VG/FN range.

Captain America Lot of 9

Issues 169, 171, 182, 200, 226, 232, 238, 242D, 247 of Captain America (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN/VF range.

Captain America Lot of 9

Issues 421-423, 428-432, and 438 of Captain America (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Captain Atom (1965 Charlton) 88 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #4098545015

Nightshade Back-Up Story Steve Ditko art Cover price $0.12.

Captain Britain (UK 1976-1977 Marvel 1st Series) 3 VF 8.0

Magazine size weekly British edition comic published weekly by Marvel Comics International. 32 pages. Cover and 13 interior pages in full color, rest black and white.

Captain Britain (UK 1976-1977 Marvel 1st Series) 35 VF- 7.5

Origin. Magazine size weekly British edition comic published weekly by Marvel Comics International. 32 pages. black and white.

Captain EO Disneyworld Premiere Handbill (1986)

A massive creative undertaking, Disney's 4D entertainment extravaganza certainly warranted a massive premiere event. These handbills, given out for just two days at Walt Disney World in Florida, advertised the event which included several live performances and a laser show projected on the iconic Spaceship Earth building in Epcot center. High quality print on heavy stock. 6" x 8".

Captain Eo Michael Jackson (1987) 1A FN 6.0

Michael Jackson 3-D comic. May or may not include 3-D glasses (see individual item notes). Cover price $3.50.

Captain George's Penny Dreadful (1968-1979 Vast Whizzbang Organization) Fanzine 136 NM- 9.2

Small Toronto based art Fanzine. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 8 pages, B&W.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 1 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta. "Out Of The Holocaust--a Hero!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta; 3rd app. of Captain Marvel; Continued from Marvel Super-Heroes #13; With the Sentry rampaging across the Cape, Captain Mar-Vell decides that the Sentry's rampage would jeopardize his mission to learn all he can about the human race, and suspects that the Sentry's revival is due to Yon-Rogg's tampering; As Captain Mar-Vell (whose name is believed to be "Captain Marvel" to those at the Cape) protects the base (and more specifically security officer Carol Danvers) from the Sentry's rampage, aboard the Kree ship above Earth, Una tries to free herself; Unable to do so, she settles for listening to the reports given by her robot, which is linked into the battle computers; While this is occurring, the landlord at the hotel Mar-Vell is staying at, suspicious that Mar-Vell may be a foreign spy, snoops around Mar-Vell's room for proof; Finding Mar-Vell's carrying case, he sets off a device inside. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta. "Out Of The Holocaust--a Hero!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta; 3rd app. of Captain Marvel; Continued from Marvel Super-Heroes #13; With the Sentry rampaging across the Cape, Captain Mar-Vell decides that the Sentry's rampage would jeopardize his mission to learn all he can about the human race, and suspects that the Sentry's revival is due to Yon-Rogg's tampering; As Captain Mar-Vell (whose name is believed to be "Captain Marvel" to those at the Cape) protects the base (and more specifically security officer Carol Danvers) from the Sentry's rampage, aboard the Kree ship above Earth, Una tries to free herself; Unable to do so, she settles for listening to the reports given by her robot, which is linked into the battle computers; While this is occurring, the landlord at the hotel Mar-Vell is staying at, suspicious that Mar-Vell may be a foreign spy, snoops around Mar-Vell's room for proof; Finding Mar-Vell's carrying case, he sets off a device inside. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 29 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-18827E2-002

"Metamorphosis!" Script by Jim Starlin. Pencils by Jim Starlin. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (Captain Marvel's head). In a remarkable manner, the cosmic entity called Eon summons Captain Marvel to transform him into the "protector of the universe!" Why? And for what purpose? Both questions have the same simple answer…Thanos! After undergoing various mental and physical tests of his worthiness, the Kree Warrior receives the "cosmic awareness" from Eon! And now the cosmically-enlightened Captain Marvel is ready for his next encounter with Thanos! First appearance of Eon. Cameo appearances by Thanos, Mentor, Starfox, Drax the Destroyer, Una, Lou-Ann Savannah, Rick Jones, and the Controller. Flashback cameos by Chronos, Zeus, and Mentor. (Notes: In this issue Captain Marvel's hair color changes from white to blonde. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Duffy Vohland.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 2 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4636894001

Cover art by C. C. Beck. World of the Microscope, art by George Tuska; Sivana uses his latest discovery to shrink Captain Marvel and Beautia. Invasion From Mars, art by George Tuska; The Spider Men from Mars invade the Earth. The Curse of the Scorpion text story. The Pirate's Treasure, script by Rod Reed, art by George Tuska; Captain Marvel fights sea pirates. The Arson Fiend, script by Rod Reed, art by George Tuska; Captain Marvel stops an arsonist. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 27 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-1951E10-003

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Marc Swayze, Bert Whitman and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, C.C. Beck Shop, Bert Whitman and unknown. Now on Earth, Mr. Mind uses his cosmic brain ray to command worms to eat away at the foundations of skyscrapers, causing them to collapse. Captain Marvel eventually discovers the villain hiding under his nose and decides to stop Mr. Mind once and for all by crushing him underfoot in "The Monster Society of Evil Chapter 6: Mr. Mind on Earth" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and C.C. Beck Shop. Captain Marvel also stars in: "Captain Marvel Makes a Movie Hit" with story by Otto Binder (Los Angeles city story); "The Pledge of the Gremlins" by Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck and C.C. Beck Shop; and "The Arabian Nights of Today" with story by Otto Binder. Plus: Little Sneezer in "De Code in de Dose!" by Bert Whitman; Captain Kid in an untitled 2-pager; and 2-page text story "The Bases Were Loaded" by Gary Brown. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 31 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Pencil on cover.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Rod Reed and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck and unknown. Captain Marvel discovers Mr. Mind's South Pacific headquarters but the villain has left multiple booby traps behind, one of which changes him back to Billy Batson and delivers him to the crocodile men of Planetoid Punkus in "The Monster Society of Evil Chapter 10: The Booby Traps of Mr. Mind!" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Captain Marvel also stars in: "Captain Marvel in Buffalo!" with story by Rod Reed (Buffalo, N.Y. city story); "Captain Marvel Enforces the Law of Gravity!" with story by Otto Binder; and "Captain Marvel Fights His Own Conscience!" with story by Otto Binder. Plus: Captain Kid in an untitled 2-pager. And: 2-page text story "Canteen Spy" by Rod Reed. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 32 GD/VG 3.0

Chew. Water damage.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. On Planetoid Punkus, Billy observes Mr. Mind's latest invention, a mammoth cannon called Great Big Bertha which is aimed at Earth and can fire shells that are a mile long. Billy escapes so that Captain Marvel can try to stop the cannon from being fired, but he is too late in "The Monster Society of Evil Chapter 11: The Firing of Great Big Bertha" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Captain Marvel also stars in: "Deep in the Heart of Dallas" with art by C.C. Beck (appearances by Mayor Rodgers, Love Field, SMU, the Dallas Times Herald, the Dallas Morning News, and the Cotton Bowl); "The Military Misfit!" with art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza; and "The Glass-Blower of Greenpoint!" with art by C.C. Beck. Plus: 2-page text story "Name, Rank and Serial No." with script by Jess Benton. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 47 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4644960002

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder and George Marko. Art by C.C. Beck, George Marko and Pete Costanza. Superhero action with the original Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Captain Marvel and Dr. Moss shrink down in size and enter an anthill, where they encounter the super-powered "Marvel Ant" and a plot to overthrow the queen. The Jinx sells a bridge to Simp Simon and thinks he's made a tidy profit, until he sees how much the Simp makes panhandling at the bridge. Captain Marvel battles a great flood. Plus a PSA for WWII paper rationing, and a vintage ad for the Captain Marvel Club. The Marvel Ant; Dopey Danny Dee; Sergeant Sandy; Whipper-Snappers; The Voice; Simp Simon and the Jinx; The Second Deluge; The Mountain Marvel Feud. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 53 CGC 1.0

Paper: Off white to white

Coupon cut out back cover. Tape on cover.

Label #3870190006

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Cover by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Stories by Otto Binder. Art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) stars in: "Captain Marvel Meets Uncle Marvel's Rival" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck (Ebenezer Batson and Uncle Marvel appearances); "The Incredible Calculator" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza; and "Captain Marvel Gets Promoted" by Otto Binder and Pete Costanza (Billy as Colonel Marvel). Plus: 2-page text story "Bloody Hill" by Ray Tender. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 71 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #1126960019

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk and Al Liederman. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza and Al Liederman. Captain Marvel and his Three Lieutenant Marvels star in "The Adventure in Time!" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza (Sivana appearance; final appearance of the Three Lieutenant Marvels). Captain Marvel also stars in "Captain Marvel Traps a Sleepwalker" by Bill Woolfolk, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza, and "The End of the World" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Plus: Captain Kid in "The Inward Struggle" by Al Liederman. And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Satellite Prison" by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel in 'The Return of Captain Marvel' Super 8 Reel (c. 1960s)

The first chapter of the Republic Pictures serials, also known as "The Curse of the Scorpion" on silent, 8mm film. 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" x 1/2". NOTE: Playability has not been tested.

Captain Marvel Jr. (1942-1953 Fawcett) 17 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4198563011

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Cover by Mac Raboy. Stories by Otto Binder and Art Helfant. Art by Mac Raboy, Al Carreno and Art Helfant. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. In a time-travel adventure, Captain Marvel, Jr. meets 115-year-old Freddy Freeman in 2044, and learns he retired from superhero work in 2019. Freddy Freeman tries to help another disabled boy win the rodeo by secretly being his "good luck charm." Axis spies use model planes, in a story curiously predicting drone warfare. Plus a PSA about wartime paper rationing. Another stunning cover by Mac Raboy. Captain Marvel, Jr. Meets Himself in the Future; Opportunity Knoxx; The Shangri-La Saboteurs; Rubbernose Randolph; There's No Such Thing as Waste Paper; Cowpoke Joe; The Model Plane Menace! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Lot of 10

Issues 22, 23, 29, 35, 36, 44, 50, 51, 58, and 59 of Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #36 grading FR (missing Marvel Value Stamp).

Captain Midnight (1942-1948 Fawcett) 17 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #2120671002

The comics incarnation of a beloved radio hero, aviator "Red" Albright uses his inventions, including an early wingsuit, to fight evil as Captain Midnight. Anti-war protesters are secretly Axis agents, in a story billed as "The Most Daring Capt. Midnight Story Ever!" Midnight's dopey sidekick Sergeant Twilight sees students rehearsing for a play, and thinks he's back in the time of Julius Caesar. Axis spies want to sabotage Captain Midnight's latest invention, a plane that's lighter than air. Terrific cover may be the work of Mac Raboy. The Americans Who Forgot; Red Skye: Thunder Sea; Sergeant Twilight Meets Great Caesar's Ghost!; Johnny Blair, in the Air; The Wolf of the Wasps; The Plane That Wouldn't Stay Down. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Science (1950) 1 GD 2.0

1" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Walter Johnson. Stories and art by Wally Wood, Walter Johnson and Gustav Schrotter. Sci-fi adventure from Youthful Magazines. While visiting New Mexico, scientist Gordon Dane is given an advanced supercomputer by the alien survivor of a flying-saucer crash, which he uses to become science-hero Captain Science. Using the computer, Captain Science learns that Hitler and other Axis leaders were actually aliens, and they have a new invasion planned for planet Earth. Archaeologist Tayne is transported by a strange crystal to another world, where he is welcomed as a legendary hero, in a story with early art by the legendary Wally Wood. Tracking the Flying Saucers; Traitors to the Earth; Destination Moon; The Monster God of Rogor; The Spawn of Saturn. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Storm Lot of 6

Issues 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 11 of Captain Storm (1964). Most will grade in the FR/GD to VG range with #1 grading PR (Missing ad page, does not interrupt story).

Captain Storm Lot of 7

Issues 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, and 18 of Captain Storm (1964). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Care Bears (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4610967021

Direct Edition. Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In this issue, the Care Bears try to find out why hail storms and blizzards are occurring during the summer and ruining everybody's fun and happiness. What is going on? It's all part of an evil plot by Glump. So the Care Bears have to do something about that in "The Plot to Steal Summer." Script by Howard Post and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $0.65.

Care Bears (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4699504021

Direct Edition. Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In this issue, the Care Bears try to find out why hail storms and blizzards are occurring during the summer and ruining everybody's fun and happiness. What is going on? It's all part of an evil plot by Glump. So the Care Bears have to do something about that in "The Plot to Steal Summer." Script by Howard Post and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $0.65.

Carnage It's a Wonderful Life (1996) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #17-44C7D8F-094

The symbiotic psycho cuts loose in a new one-shot! With Ravencroft shutting down, John Jameson attempts to imprison Carnage in his own twisted mind; but when the tables are turned, it's the inmate who takes control of the asylum! It's a V.I.P. tour through the psyche of the sicko who makes Hannibal Lecter look like Mr. Rogers! Written by David Quinn. Art and cover by Kyle Hotz. Cover price $1.95.

Cartoon Cartoons (2001) 14 FN

WRITTEN BY GORD ZAJAC AND TOM WARBURTON; ART BY MAXWELL ATOMS, FRANK HOMISKI, KIM ARNDT AND ROB SMITH; COVER BY ATOMS AND HOMISKI Get Grim and Evil with the Kids Next Door! This issue's got two big tales based on Cartoon Network's newest original shows, featuring a wild trip to the underworld with Grim and a top-secret peek at the Kids' amazing treehouse headquarters! FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Casey Jones (TMNT) Print by Kevin Eastman

High quality print on heavy stock. 5" x 7".

Casper Lot of 6

Issue 15 of Casper and Nightmare (1964-1974 Harvey), issues 202, 203, 204 of Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958-1991 3rd Series Harvey), and issues 95, and 96 of Casper's Ghostland (1958-1979 Harvey). most will grade in the FR to GD range with #203 of Casper the Friendly Ghost (1958-1991 3rd Series Harvey) grading VG.

Cat (1972 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4692677004

1st appearance and origin of Greer Grant Nelson (later Tigra). Beware the Claws of...the Cat! - Written by Linda Fite (script and co-plot) and Roy Thomas (co-plot). Art and Cover by Marie Severin and Wally Wood. She stalks by night! Introducing Marvel's newest action bombshell! How did a beautiful girl gain the uncanny powers of a killer beast? Don't miss this amazing origin issue! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Catman Comics (1941) 21 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4217997015

Cover by Charles Quinlan. Stories and art by Charles Quinlan, Herman C. Browner, Jack Grogan, Jack Alderman, and C. R. Schaare. Sometimes listed as Cat-Man Comics Vol. 2 #8. The adventures of Cat-Man and other early superheroes from the Golden Age of comics. Cat-Man and Kitten battle their arch-enemy, the porcine Mr. Peccary, after he escapes prison. The Deacon goes after black marketers who deal in ration books, designed to conserve national resources during World War II. American soldiers in Nazi-occupied Europe encounter Blackout, leader of the Berlin underground, and learn the secret of the old windmill. Cat-Man & Kitten; The Deacon: The Ration Book Racket; Ragman; Little Leaders; The Hood: The Mystery Sharks Nest Point; In Twenty-Five Years; Blackout: The Windmill of Betrayal!; Murders for Profit; Los Banditos; Black Market Butcher; Death Roams the Deep. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Caught (1956) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

"My Son is Different!" (art by Joe Sinnott), "The Man in the Tattered Suit," "The Betrayer," "Easy Money," "The Convicts" (art by Joe Maneely), and a two-page text story, "The Meeting." John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cave Girl (1953 ME) 13 CGC 4.0 Conserved

Conserved

Paper: Off white to white

Conservation includes: Staples Replaced.

Label #4632435003

(A-1 No. 116) Stories by Gardner Fox. Art by Bob Powell. Cover by Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #116. Classic good-girl art by Bob Powell, as a girl raised by wolves becomes the jungle hero Cave Girl. Cave Girl saves a lost baby from vengeful natives; Jungle lord Thun'da investigates a murder in the French Foreign Legion; Cave Girl fights to save a village from an Amazon raid. Featuring early stories by future comics legend Gardner Fox. The Mau Mau Killers!; Thunda: The Price of Murder!; Altar of the Axe; The Jungle Badman! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cavewoman & Klyde Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist High quality print oh heavy stock. 11" X 17 1/4"

Cavewoman (1994) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4572509023

Story, art and cover by Budd Root. The original series featuring voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. The survivors of the Marshville train wreck face an even bigger danger – rampaging dinosaurs. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

"To Mike- Best wishes with your authentic #1 Dave Sim + Deni Sim" written on 1st page in pen.

Label #3787841002

Story, art, and cover by Dave Sim. An initial print run of just 2,000 copies for this first issue kicks off what would eventually become Dave Sim's magnum opus clocking in at over 6,000 pages over 300 issues. Initially a parody of sword and sorcery comics, the series grew with its creator becoming an avenue to explore religion, gender, race, and more. NOTE: Counterfeit editions exist and can be identified by cover stock that is glossy on both the exterior and interior and slightly washed out inks. Cover price $1.00.

Cerebus Church & State Retailer Promotional Poster

Poster is folded as initially distributed. High quality print on poster stock. 16" x 22".

Challengers of the Unknown (1958 DC 1st Series) 66 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687374020

"Rendezvous with Revenge." The Challengers attempt to rescue Tino Manarry from the Legion of the Weird. Script by Mike Friedrich, art by Jack Sparling. Cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.12.

Challengers of the Unknown Lot of 4

Issues 60, 63, 64, and 84 of Challengers of the Unknown (1958 DC 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Challengers of the Unknown Lot of 7

Issues 33, 37, 38, 40, 52, 57, and 58 of Challengers of the Unknown (1958 DC 1st Series). Most will grade in the FR/GD to VG range.

Challengers of the Unknown Lot of 9

Issues 56, 61-64, 73, 76, 78, and 80 of Challengers of the Unknown (1958 DC 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with some grading GD+.

Chamber of Chills (1951 Harvey) 11 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697725003

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, Rudy Palais, Al Avison, Manny Stallman, John Giunta and Tom Hickey. Harvey Comics joins the parade of pre-Code horror comics pioneered by EC in the 1950s. A woman's face in a pool tries to lure passersby into the water. Brothers take over an 18th-century English inn by having the owner committed to an asylum, but they didn't count on her grandmother's witchcraft. The Girl in the Moonpool; The Horror From the Shade; To Live Again!; Strange Legends: The Great Drought and the Waters of Waco; Return From Bedlam; The Curse of Morgan Kilgane; Graveyard of Gems! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN/VF 7.0

"The World Still needs the Champions!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Don Heck and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Dan Adkins. Courage made them heroes - Fate made them Champions! Can a former super-spy, two mutants, a demi-god, and a demon carry on in the tradition of the mighty Avengers and Fantastic Four? Black Widow, Ice Man, Angel, Hercules, and Ghost Rider must unite to defend the Olympic goddess, Venus, from the evil machinations of Pluto, Lord of the Underworld, Ares, God of War, and Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Cover price $0.25.