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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 170 CGC 9.8

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Label #0067790007

"Madness is all in the Mind!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. Dr. Faustus has a new patient! The unwilling Amazing Spider-Man! After the web-slinger is exposed to Faustus' hallucinogenic smoke, he sees frightening apparitions of his enemies attacking! The good doctor quickly helps the wall-crawler recover and then orders Spidey to lead a clandestine mission into a federal research laboratory! Why? Because Dr. Faustus wants to contaminate the nation's supply of flu virus! Once the web-slinger breaks into the biolab, Faustus' triumph appears complete! Will the spectacular one come to his senses in time? Cameo appearances by Liz Allan, Mary Jane Watson, and the burglar. (Notes: Doctor Faustus previously appeared in Captain America 192. Dr. Faustus returns in the classic National Force storyline in Captain America 232-236. The initial subplot of Amazing Spider-Man 200 takes place in this issue. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 211 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4702113006

"Nazi X!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby, John Verpoorten, and Mike Royer. On her first mission since rejoining SHIELD, Sharon Carter comes face to face with the Red Skull. Oh no! However, Agent 13 is smart, and she gains the upper hand on her adversary -- which forces the skull to take her to Captain America's location. Meanwhile in Switzerland, the shield-slinger and Donna Maria desperately try to stay alive inside Castle Zola! They dodge and dart past many of Armin Zola's organic creations, but eventually the pair encounters the dreaded Nazi X -- perhaps Zola's finest creation! Nazi X has a brain, but it needs a face! And guess whose red, white, and blue face...Zola wants to use! (Notes: This issue features a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies feature Spider-Man and Madam Web. There exists a 35-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 13 FN 6.0

"The Astronauts!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Only in the awesome era of the space god's return could these shocking events happen. Images once carved on stone by the ancient Incas have come to life, and they've come to Earth! The space gods have returned! A new awareness of the past, present, and future has gripped mankind in the wake of their arrival. While the giant Celestials roam the planet, their monstrous spacecraft orbits the Earth. This is the story of those who were sent to investigate that spacecraft. Note: First appearance of Gilgamesh (the Forgotten One). First appearance One Above All, previously first mentioned in Eternals 7. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Comics Index (1976) 4 FN+ 6.5

Magazine series devoted to indexing Marvel Comics Series with synopsis of each title, and info (picture of cover, date, story title, art & writing credits, character appearances and other comments) on each issue of the series. Also Includes a list of crossover appearances. THIS ISSUE covers The Fantastic Four and The Silver Surfer. Jim Steranko cover. Synopsis of Fantastic Four. Notes on Marvel Boy of the 1950's. Daring Mystery Comics # 6, Marvel Boy # 1-2, & Astonishing # 3-6. Fantastic Four # 1-180, Annuals # 1-11, & Giant Size # 1-6. Human Torch # 1-8. Silver Surfer # 1-18. Personnel & Major Character cross reference indexes. Golden Age cover gallery. Cover price $4.95.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 35 Cent Variant 59 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3920994001

This is the 35 cent variant edition with limited distribution. Spider-Man, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp battle Equinox in "Some Say Spidey Will Die by Fire, Some Say by Ice!" Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Dave Hunt. Cameos by Iceman, the Human Torch, and Gwen Stacy. Letter to the editor from comics artist Ken Meyer Jr. Dave Cockrum/Al Milgrom cover. Cover price $0.35.

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 12 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4598089001

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Cover by Al Milgrom. "The Return of the New Gods". Part 1 of 10. Story by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Don Newton. Inks by Dan Adkins. The New Gods head to Apokolips and from there to Earths moon. All in pursuit of Darkseid. Finding him at neither location, they do learn that he is resuming his quest for the Anti-Life equation. Six earthlings are all determined to be in possession of a part of the equation, and the New Gods must reach them before Darkseid does. First appearance of Jezebelle of the fiery eyes. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.35.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 45 VG 4.0

Signed by Marv Wolfman (splash page). No autograph certification is included. Water damage.

"The Day Chicago Died!" Part 5 of 6. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Lee Elias. Bound by unbreakable titanium cables to a cobalt bomb, Luke Cage must find a way to escape and stop his mortal enemy, Mace, or this will truly be the day the city of Chicago dies. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 4 VF 8.0

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"The Lake of the Unknown." Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 4 VF 8.0

"The Lake of the Unknown." Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 4 VF- 7.5

"The Lake of the Unknown." Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 4 FN/VF 7.0

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"The Lake of the Unknown." Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4695039011

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4695039013

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4695039009

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4649141012

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

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

Paper: White

Label #4695039010

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

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

Paper: White

Label #4695039018

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4587936018

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4703228020

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4628246012

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4647942003

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 7.5 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4695076018

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 FN+ 6.5 1st Printing

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 VG+ 4.5 1st Printing

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 VG+ 4.5 1st Printing

Water damage.

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1REP FN/VF 7.0 Newsstand with UPC Variant Reprint

30 Cent Reprint with UPC on cover, Labeled "Reprint" on front cover underneath the cover price Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1REP FN/VF 7.0 Newsstand with UPC Variant Reprint

30 Cent Reprint with UPC on cover, Labeled "Reprint" on front cover underneath the cover price Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1REP FN/VF 7.0 Newsstand with UPC Variant Reprint

30 Cent Reprint with UPC on cover, Labeled "Reprint" on front cover underneath the cover price Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1REP FN+ 6.5 Newsstand with UPC Variant Reprint

30 Cent Reprint with UPC on cover, Labeled "Reprint" on front cover underneath the cover price Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1REP FN+ 6.5 Newsstand with UPC Variant Reprint

30 Cent Reprint with UPC on cover, Labeled "Reprint" on front cover underneath the cover price Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1REP FN 6.0 Newsstand with UPC Variant Reprint

30 Cent Reprint with UPC on cover, Labeled "Reprint" on front cover underneath the cover price Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1REP FN 6.0 Newsstand with UPC Variant Reprint

30 Cent Reprint with UPC on cover, Labeled "Reprint" on front cover underneath the cover price Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 58 VF+ 8.5

Blade takes center stage in "Undead by Daylight!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 58 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2652223010

Blade takes center stage in "Undead by Daylight!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Young Love (1963-1977 DC) 126 FN 6.0

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Cover by Bob Oksner & Vince Colletta. Stories by Randy Cohen, Tom DeFalco, Paul Kupperberg and Bob Toomey. Art by Win Mortimer, Jeff Aclin, Jim Pinkoski, Tony Pano, Bill Draut, Ric Estrada, Liz Berube and Vince Colletta. Mavis is nervous because the guy she only knows through talking to him on the C.B. radio is coming for their first real date in "C.B. Romance"! Plus: Debbie is tired of guys who won't take "no" for an answer, but she doesn't want to end up alone either in "I Won't Kiss That Evil Way!" Also: Betsy's mother forbids her to become involved with Bernie, a race car driver, because of his dangerous profession, in "Love in Peril"! And: Melanie is jealous when her boyfriend claims he's busy helping a war buddy who's going through a difficult time, but then she finds out it's a lie to cover up his cheating with Melanie's friend Simone in "My Boyfriend's Best Friend Was My Rival!" Plus: A stage magician gets a big surprise when an unexpected assistant appears in an untitled How We Met 1-pager; horoscopes for Taurus and Gemini; and "Love Letters" letters page! Also: Batman and Robin star in a 1-page Hostess ad, "Birds of a Feather"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.