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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 19D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2007173010

Direct Edition. "Fun 'n' Games" Script by Louise Simonson. Pencils by Mary Wilshire. Inks by Pat Redding. Cover by Mary Wilshire and John Romita, Sr. The son of spider slayer cometh! The genius yet goofy progeny of Professor Spencer Smythe decides it's time to redeem the family name by killing Spider-Man once and for all! And Alistair Smythe begins his scheme by determining that the web-slinger is none other than...Mary Jane Watson! What?! Strange but true! The eccentric madman captures Mary Jane and her aunt in a Manhattan restaurant and thinks his triumph is complete! Until the one and only wall-crawler arrives on the scene! Does the novice Alistair realize what he's gotten into? Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is going to show him how the big boys play! A fun story with a great cover! First appearance of Alistair Smythe. Appearances by the Kingpin, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Aunt May. (Notes: Elements of the plot from Web of Spider-Man 2 continue in this issue. Alistair returns in Amazing Spider-Man 291 with another spider slayer.) 52 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Fantastic Exploits (1970-1973 SFCA) 20 VG/FN 5.0

Frank Frazetta Thunda and Dan Brand reprints: Thunda reprints "The Monsters from the Mists!", "When the Earth Shook". Dan Brand and Tipi reprint "Sleep of Death". Inside front cover by Jim Chase. 8.5 x 11 in.; black and white; 24 pages. No date. Cover price $1.00.

Fugitoid (1985 Mirage) 1 FN 6.0

Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. On a far off world, Dr. Honeycutt is attempting to perfect a mind over matter headband. A freak thunderstorm short circuits his plans and transfers his consciousness to his gardening droid. The authorities believe the droid killed the doctor, putting him/it on the run. After a long chase, they almost have him until the sudden arrival of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Story continues in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985) #5. 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Masters of the Universe Mini Comic (1981) S4.23 VG+ 4.5

Not numbered, but was the 23rd mini comic and was issued with the Series 4 action figures."The Battle of Roboto" by Marx, Houston & Lee. Originally packaged with Roboto and Two Bad. Full color, 12 pages, standard paper stock.

Masters of the Universe Mini Comic (1981) S4.26.ENG GD/VG 3.0

English Edition. 0007-5170. Not numbered, but was the 26th mini comic and was issued with the Series 4 action figures."The Stench of Evil!" by Marx, Houston & Luth. Originally packaged with Moss Man and Stinkor. Full color, 12 pages, standard paper stock.

Raphael (1985 Mirage Studio) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 VF- 7.5 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

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1st printing (2 Color Cover) - 1st Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles one-shot spin-off and contains first drawing of the Turtles as a group from 1983. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in. Cover price $1.50.

Raphael (1985 Mirage Studio) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 FN+ 6.5 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

1st printing (2 Color Cover) - 1st Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles one-shot spin-off and contains first drawing of the Turtles as a group from 1983. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in. Cover price $1.50.

Seduction of the Innocent 3-D (1985) 1A VF+ 8.5

Cover by Dave Stevens. Written by Gene Fawcette and unknown. Art by George Roussos, Mike Sekowsky, Mike Peppe, Gene Fawcette, Mort Meskin, Mike Roy, Serge Desmodus and Alex Toth. 3-D separations by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. The entire contents of this issue were intended for issue #15 of Adventures into Darkness (1952). Featuring: 1-page illo by George Roussos; 1-page story "The Evil Ones" with art by Mike Sekowsky and Mike Peppe; "Death Dives Deep" by Gene Fawcette; "Harvest of Death" with art by Mort Meskin and Roussos; half-pagers "Do You Believe..." and "The Velvet Vampire" by Fawcette; "That Stray Cat" with art by Mike Roy; 2-page text story "Blood Will Tell" with art by Serge Desmodus; "Gift of Murder" with art by Alex Toth (as Scott) and Peppe (as Scott); 1-page story "Charms" with art by Sekowsky and Peppe; and "Tryst with Terror" with art by Meskin and Roussos. 32 pages, with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.25.

Seduction of the Innocent 3-D (1985) 1A VF 8.0

Includes a pair of unattached 3-D glasses.

Cover by Dave Stevens. Written by Gene Fawcette and unknown. Art by George Roussos, Mike Sekowsky, Mike Peppe, Gene Fawcette, Mort Meskin, Mike Roy, Serge Desmodus and Alex Toth. 3-D separations by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. The entire contents of this issue were intended for issue #15 of Adventures into Darkness (1952). Featuring: 1-page illo by George Roussos; 1-page story "The Evil Ones" with art by Mike Sekowsky and Mike Peppe; "Death Dives Deep" by Gene Fawcette; "Harvest of Death" with art by Mort Meskin and Roussos; half-pagers "Do You Believe..." and "The Velvet Vampire" by Fawcette; "That Stray Cat" with art by Mike Roy; 2-page text story "Blood Will Tell" with art by Serge Desmodus; "Gift of Murder" with art by Alex Toth (as Scott) and Peppe (as Scott); 1-page story "Charms" with art by Sekowsky and Peppe; and "Tryst with Terror" with art by Meskin and Roussos. 32 pages, with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.25.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 1REP.4TH VF+ 8.5 New Wraparound Full Color Variant 4th Printing

Fourth printing of issue #1 does not have printing information in indicia. Front cover says "Reprinting the First Issue of" above the title. $1.50 color price, full color wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 4 CGC 8.0 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3802164003

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has one additional printing, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Searching for Splinter, the Turtles encounter the alien androids known as the Utroms. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Final issue in magazine format; series continues in comic format as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985). Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 9 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3952461012

Direct Edition. The New Mutants and Loki guest star in "There's No Place Like Home." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Alan Gordon, Mike Mignola, and Adams. Adams/Walt Simonson cover (based on the Thor/Journey Into Mystery 83 cover by Jack Kirby). New Mutants x-over continued from New Mutants Special Edition (1985) issue 1. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.25.