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Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 180 CGC 6.0 SS

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Jim Starlin on 9/8/18

Label #1612354002

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Cover art by Jim Starlin. "The Judgment!", script by Jim Starlin (as Sam Jiltirn), pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Jim Starlin (as J.L. Minirats) and Alan Weiss; While battling a couple of the Black Knights the Soul Gem almost takes control again and Warlock decides, that he must destroy it, however as he takes it off Warlock collapses and realizes, that he can no longer exist without the Gem as it has been sucking out Warlock's Soul in the last three Years thus becoming his life force; The Matriarch wants to make a Slave out of Warlock now instead of killing him; After trying to remove the Gem Warlock is invited by the Matriarch to the Sacred Palace, an obvious trap, but since she claims, that she knew that the gem would become a danger even to Warlock himself, Warlock decides to accept the invitation and ditches; Pip First appearance of Gamora. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 180 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Jim Starlin. "The Judgment!", script by Jim Starlin (as Sam Jiltirn), pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Jim Starlin (as J.L. Minirats) and Alan Weiss; While battling a couple of the Black Knights the Soul Gem almost takes control again and Warlock decides, that he must destroy it, however as he takes it off Warlock collapses and realizes, that he can no longer exist without the Gem as it has been sucking out Warlock's Soul in the last three Years thus becoming his life force; The Matriarch wants to make a Slave out of Warlock now instead of killing him; After trying to remove the Gem Warlock is invited by the Matriarch to the Sacred Palace, an obvious trap, but since she claims, that she knew that the gem would become a danger even to Warlock himself, Warlock decides to accept the invitation and ditches; Pip First appearance of Gamora. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 188 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641226006

Final issue of the series. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Doctor Strange reprints: "The Pincers of Power" (from Strange Tales 140), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dormammu sends Strange, Mordo & The Ancient One to a neutral dimension; He then uses a sleeping potion on the Mindless Ones, so his domain will be temporarily safe and summons rulers of nearby dimensions; Dormammu arrives to challenge Strange in person to battle for total mastery of Earth!; Strange accepts, then Dormammu declares they shall fight using only the "Pincers Of Power" and no other spells or incantations. "Let There Be Victory" (from ST 141), script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dormammu consigns Mordo to the Dimension of Demons; Strange declares he is able to continue the fight and manages to best him in combat! Dormammu swears not to attack Earth; Back in The Ancient One's home, Hamir prepares a banquet for Strange & his master; Dormammu banishes Clea to a place where Strange can never find her; The Ancient One assures Strange that there are many who may now be able to help in his search for the girl. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) Annual 1 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split with missing back cover. Incorrect back cover married (taped). Cover detached

All non-superhero reprints: "I Unleashed Shagg Upon the World!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers (from Journey Into Mystery 59); "I Come From the Shadow World!" Script by Lee, art by Steve Ditko (from Tales of Suspense 7); "He Waits For Us in the Glacier!" Art by Don Heck (from Tales to Astonish 7); "I Became a Human Bomb!" Art by Paul Reinman (from TTA 6); "Grottu, King of the Insects!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Ayers (from Strange Tales 73); "I Know the Secret of the Poltergeist!" Script by Lee, art by Ditko (from TTA 1); "I Saw the Serpent That Saved the World!" Art by Heck (from JIM 55); "The Stranger in Space!" Art by John Forte (from JIM 53); "I Saw Diablo, the Demon From the Fifth Dimension!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Ayers (from TOS 9); "I Found the Giant in the Sky!" Script by Lee, art by Ditko (from JIM 55); "Beware! The Ghosts Surround Me!" Art by Heck (from ST 76); "I Saw the Invasion of the Stone Men!" Script by Lee, art by Ditko (TTA 6); and "A Martian Walks Among Us!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Ayers (from ST 78). Cover art by Kirby/Ayers taken from interior stories. Cover price $0.25.

Stranger Things Lot of 3

Issues 2D, 3B, 4B of Stranger Things (2018 Dark Horse). Most will grade in the VF range.

Stranger Things Lot of 3

Issues 1D, 2D, 4D of Stranger Things (2018 Dark Horse). Most will grade in the VF range.

Stranger Things Lot of 4

Issues 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A of Stranger Things (2018 Dark Horse). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Stray Dogs Cover Gallery (2021 Image) 1 CGC 9.8 SS Fleecs/Forestner

Paper: White

Signed by Tony Fleecs and Trish Forestner on 11/30/21. Miscellaneous debris melted into CGC Slab on right side edge, about 1/10th of an inch.

Label #3941676004

Cover by Trish Forstner. Art by Tony Fleecs, Ryan Kincaid, Stan Yak, Ramon Villalobos, and Chrissie Zulo. Limited to 1 per retailer cover gallery.

Street Fighter and Friends Swimsuit Special (2024 Udon Entertainment) 2024THE616.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The 616 Comics Edition A.

Label #4667701002

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The 616 Comics Exclusive "Cammy" Virgin Cover by Josh Burns. Written by Udon. Art by Various. UDON's annual Street Fighter Swimsuit Special returns with an expanded roster! This time the lovely ladies of Street Fighter are joined by that casts of Darkstalkers, Power Stone, Star Gladiator, Captain Commando, Rival Schools, and more classic Capcom fighting games & beat-em-ups! Hit the beaches with this amazing pin-up special! 32 pages, full color.

Street Fighter and Friends Swimsuit Special (2024 Udon Entertainment) 2024THE616.E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The 616 Comics Edition E.

Label #4667701004

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The 616 Comics Exclusive "Juri Black Swimsuit" Edition Virgin Cover by Ivan Talavera. Written by Udon. Art by Various. UDON's annual Street Fighter Swimsuit Special returns with an expanded roster! This time the lovely ladies of Street Fighter are joined by that casts of Darkstalkers, Power Stone, Star Gladiator, Captain Commando, Rival Schools, and more classic Capcom fighting games & beat-em-ups! Hit the beaches with this amazing pin-up special! 32 pages, full color.

Street Fighter and Friends Swimsuit Special (2024 Udon Entertainment) 2024THE616.F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The 616 Comics Edition F.

Label #4667701006

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The 616 Comics Exclusive "Juri Purple Swimsuit" Edition Virgin Cover by Ivan Talavera. Written by Udon. Art by Various. UDON's annual Street Fighter Swimsuit Special returns with an expanded roster! This time the lovely ladies of Street Fighter are joined by that casts of Darkstalkers, Power Stone, Star Gladiator, Captain Commando, Rival Schools, and more classic Capcom fighting games & beat-em-ups! Hit the beaches with this amazing pin-up special! 32 pages, full color.

Street Fighter and Friends Swimsuit Special (2025 Udon) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover E.

Label #4667919021

Limited 1 for 5 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Various. Art by Various. Cover by Kinu Nishimura. UDON’s annual Street Fighter Swimsuit Special returns with some extra fighting friends! This time the lovely ladies of Street Fighter are joined by the casts of Darkstalkers, Power Stone, Star Gladiator, Captain Commando, Rival Schools, and more classic Capcom fighting games & beat-em-ups! Hit the beaches with this amazing pin-up special! Cover price $4.99.

Street Sharks Hand Painted Animation Cel

Few cartoons capture the cultural milieu of 1990's America like Street Sharks, a toy-based Saturday Morning Cartoon revolving around four brothers who are tossed into a 'Gene Slammer' and turned into human-shark hybrids. This great cel features full figure images of Streex and Jab, the "cool" one and the "lazy" one respectively. Paint on the reverse of a 10 1/2" x 9" cel. A protective sheet of tissue paper is partially affixed to the reverse, but can be carefully removed if desired.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 3 FN+ 6.5

"On a Clear Day You Can See the Leviathan!" Guest-starring Triton. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. can even the Savage Sub-Mariner and the uncanny Inhuman Triton stop the mad scheme of the diabolical Plant Man? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 4 VG/FN 5.0

"Who Strikes for Atlantis?!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The Oceans tremble as the undersea warlord Attuma sieges the Kingdom of Atlantis! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 6 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

2nd appearance of Tiger Shark. "...And to the Vanquished - Death!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's a true clash of titans as the mighty Prince Namor battles the savage Tiger Shark for supremacy of the Seven Seas! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 14 FN/VF 7.0

"Burn, Namor, Burn!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Marie Severin and Mike Esposito. Caught between the diabolical machinations of the mad Thinker and the Puppet Master, Prince Namor and the original Human Torch are forced to fight to the death! It's water vs. fire in the ultimate battle for the ages! Featuring cameos by the Avengers, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, the X-Men and the Thing. Includes pin-ups by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, and Alan Weiss. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 20 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4649155022

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Johnny Craig. "In the Darkness Dwells Doom!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Johnny Craig; Sub-Mariner is pursued by New York policemen and takes refuge in the Latverian Embassy, where Dr. Doom tries to take him prisoner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 GD+ 2.5

1.25" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust. Rust migration.

Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner Lot of 3

Issues 6, 9, 13 of Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Sub-Mariner Related Lot of 5

Issues 14 and 15 of Super-Villain Team-Up (1975); 1 of Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975); 20 and 72 of Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Sugar and Spike (1956) 29 FR/GD 1.5

Staple rust. Rust migration.

Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Stories starring Sugar & Spike: Operation Ocean!!, The Banana's Overcoat, Grown-Up Party, Trouble on Wheels, and Adventure with a Flying Saucer. Scripts and art by Sheldon Mayer. Be Your Own Boss! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Pint-Size Pin-Ups paper dolls by Mayer. Write Your Own Comic Page! by Mayer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) 1D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Trial by Blood, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Karl Kesel; Amanda Waller organizes a mission to take down the Jihad before they can attack the U.S. Bob Greenberger talks about how this series was developed. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) 23D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. 1st cameo appearance of Oracle (Barbara Gordon) from Birds of Prey. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Karl Kesel. Weird War Tales, script by John Ostrander and Kim Yale, art by Luke McDonnell and Karl Kesel; The Squad splits up to fight aliens in Russia and Australia. Invasion tie-in. Story continued in Invasion #3. Deadshot, Amanda Waller, Thanagarians (Hawkman), Rocket Reds, New Guardians, Captain Boomerang app. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Suicide Squad Lot of 10

Issues 14-22 and 25 of Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VG.

Suicide Squad Lot of 2

Issues 48 and 49 of Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF range.

Summer Holidays SC (Japanese 2022 Radial Engine) 1-1ST NM 9.4

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Art book featuring the work of Fuumi. Illustrations of girls enjoying summer. Softcover, 8-1/4" x 11-3/4, 32 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Summer of Superman Special (2025 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4671224009

Written by Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid. Art by Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Alexander Lozano. THIS IS IT! SPRING INTO THE SUMMER OF SUPERMAN! The Man of Steel and his universe of friends, family, allies, and rogues is in for some big changes, and it all starts in the Summer of Superman Special! Brought to you by Superman series architects Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Superman: Action Comics), and (making his grand entrance to the world of tomorrow) Dan Slott, this special oversize issue will set the stage for all the major events exploding throughout the Superman titles! When John Henry Irons and Lana Lang take their vows, everyone turns up for the big day--but trouble is brewing on the horizon, as threats from the past, present, and future kick off major new conflicts for the Superman Family. Brought to stunning life by the incomparable art of Jorge Jimenez (Batman, Super Sons), the Summer of Superman Special is the ground floor to the most exciting action imaginable in 2025! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

SunDance Magazine (1972 Running Dog) Vol. 1 #2 GD- 1.8

Large tear in cover held with tape.

Volume 1, Issue 2 - August-September 1972. Pop culture magazine. Cover by Frank Cyrsky, back cover by Dion Wright. In this issue: Robert Scheer on Ellsberg, Russo & Pentagon Papers, Black Holes in Space: The New Astronomy, Ruchell Magee, A Dirty Question, Video as Art, and more. 11" x 14-1/2", 92 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.75.

Sunny Day P13ces SC (2023 S.I. Factory) 1 VF/NM 9.0

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Unofficial Fan Art Book of Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. Features Yu Takasaki, Ayumu Uehara, Kasumi Nakasu, Shizuku Osaka, Karin Asaka, Ai Miyashita, Kanata Konoe, Setsuna Yuki, Emma Verde, Rina Tennoji, Shioriko Mifune, Mia Taylor, and Lanzhu Zhong. Softcover, 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 34 pages, full color.

Super Friends (1976 DC 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

"The Fury of the Super Foes." Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman and Wonder Woman attempt to prevent Penguin, Poison Ivy, Cheetah, and others from stealing the components of a super robot. The Super Friends, which are essentially a watered down version of the Justice League, appeared in the Saturday morning animated series of the same name. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ric Estrada and Joe Orlando, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Ernie Chua. Cover price $0.30.

Super Friends (1976 DC 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4578022020

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The Penguin attacks in "Trapped By the Super Foes." Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Vince Colletta. Poison Ivy appearance. The Joker stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cornered Clown." Cover price $0.30.

Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas (1976) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4664105022

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Vince Colletta. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. "Grodd Puts the Squeeze on Flash," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Gorilla Grodd speeds up the citizens of Central City and uses them to force Flash to free him from his prison in Gorilla City. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's bran put into the gorilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas (1976) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4664105023

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Vince Colletta. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. "Grodd Puts the Squeeze on Flash," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Gorilla Grodd speeds up the citizens of Central City and uses them to force Flash to free him from his prison in Gorilla City. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's bran put into the gorilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Super Newts Signed Lot of 2

Issues 2, 3 of The Super Newts (2011) signed by AJ Moore. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Super Powers (1984 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643260020

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art and plot by Jack Kirby, with script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Adrian Gonzalez, and inks by Pablo Marcos. Darkseid commands his four mightiest warriors, whom he dubs the "Emissaries of Doom," to go to Earth and divert its heroes so he can go in with his shock troops and "commandeer their world." Based on the cartoon series of the same name. Cover price $0.75.

Super Taboo (1995-1996 Eros Comix) 6 FN 6.0

Story and artwork by Wolf Ogami. 6.5" x 10", 48 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Super-Team Family (1975) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4608748011

The Flash and Hawkman battle Gorilla Grodd in "Gorilla My Dreams" (script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood). Reprints: Aquaman and Green Arrow in "The Manhunt on Land" (art by Ramona Fradon and Lee Elias); Superman and Batman star in "The Superman-Batman Split" (script by Cary Bates, art by Neal Adams). Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper." Frank Brunner cover. Cover price $0.50.

Super-Team Family Lot of 10

Issues 2, 3, 5, 8, 10-15 of Super-Team Family (1975). Most will grade in the VG- to FN- range.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2103421022

"Slayers from the Sea!" Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by George Tuska and Bill Everett (chapter 1) and George Evans (chapter 2). Inks by Fred Kida (chapter 1) and Frank Springer (chapter 2). Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up 2. The Sub-Mariner leaves Latveria after having second thoughts about forming an alliance with Doctor Doom. Following Prince Namor's departure, the Latverian monarch realizes that he does in fact need help for his various plans of conquest and decides to reach out to the Prince of Atlantis. Meanwhile, the Sub-Mariner visits Hydro-base and is ambushed by a trio of villains: Tiger Shark, Doctor Dorcas, and Attuma! A super slugfest erupts on land and under the sea! Will the Avenging Son prevail? Flashback cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Quicksilver, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk to recap Doctor Doom's previous battles through the years. (Notes: This issue features Bill Everett's last published artwork on the Sub-Mariner, the character he created in the golden age. This issue also contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2103421023

"In the Midst of Life!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Fred Kida (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Sub-Mariner is in trouble times three as he falls captive to Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark! But help is on the way from across the globe in the form of one Victor Von Doom! The Latverian monarch begins his clandestine rescue mission to Hydro-Base by picking up a golden age ally, Betty Prentiss! The brave duo penetrates Attuma's underground fortress and finds Prince Namor! However, the Avenging Son is surrounded by three guards…Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark! Can Doctor Doom triumph over the three super-villains before tragedy strikes? That may be a tall order for the even the greatest of super-villains! Death of Betty Prentiss. 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #2103421024

"In the Midst of Life!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Fred Kida (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Sub-Mariner is in trouble times three as he falls captive to Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark! But help is on the way from across the globe in the form of one Victor Von Doom! The Latverian monarch begins his clandestine rescue mission to Hydro-Base by picking up a golden age ally, Betty Prentiss! The brave duo penetrates Attuma's underground fortress and finds Prince Namor! However, the Avenging Son is surrounded by three guards…Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark! Can Doctor Doom triumph over the three super-villains before tragedy strikes? That may be a tall order for the even the greatest of super-villains! Death of Betty Prentiss. 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 3 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2103421025

"If Vengeance Fails!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Evans. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Sinnott. In heartbreaking fashion the Sub-Mariner's long-time friend has perished at the hands of Dr. Dorcas. And now the enraged Avenging Son is ready to avenge! But Doctor Doom thinks a hasty retreat would be more prudent! So the Prince of Atlantis and the Latverian monarch escape to Castle Doom to plot their final assault on Attuma and Hydro-Base! And several hours later, the powerful pair strikes! Doctor Doom attacks by air and Prince Namor by sea! Do Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark stand a chance against the fighting mad Sub-Mariner? Imperious Rex! Deaths of Dr. Dorcas and Saru-San. Cameo appearance by Tamara. (Notes: Attuma returns in Avengers 154. Tiger Shark appears next in Ms. Marvel (1st series) 15. The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and cartoonist Jay Zilber, respectively. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #18-228DB93-112

"A Time of Titans" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Herb Trimpe (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Prince Namor is appalled at his supposed partner's callous murder of Saru-san last issue. So finally the long-awaited clash of the titans erupts! The armored and technological might of Doctor Doom vs. the awesome strength and power of the Sub-Mariner! Wow, two of Marvel's all-time heavyweights throwing down on Hydro-Base! As the blockbuster battle rages, a U.S. Navy battleship navigates into the vicinity. The sailors are only casual observers until the Avenging Son hurls Doctor Doom into the ship! Surprisingly, a civilian scientist onboard challenges the Latverian monarch! Is that really a good idea? But stranger things have happened, and the scientist's foolhardy actions might just bring the titanic tussle between Doom and Namor to an end! First appearance of Simon Ryker. Cameo appearance by the Symbionic Man. (Notes: The plot involving Simon Ryker and the Symbionic Man continues in Marvel Spotlight 27. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #31 Stan (the man) Lee. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Spider-Man and Aunt May.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4573099001

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"And Be a Villain!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and the Shroud. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. A quiet evening at the Baxter Building is disrupted by the Sub-Mariner's crashing through an upper floor window! The Prince of Atlantis is near death! What has happened to the Avenging Son? After Reed Richards provides emergency care to his erstwhile foe, Prince Namor explains. The vindictive Victor Von Doom ambushed Namor and disabled his protective suit! And now the dejected Sub-Mariner must serve Doctor Doom or else! But the Fantastic Four vow to stop their long-time adversary! Even if that means taking the battle to Latveria next issue! Meanwhile on a rooftop near the Baxter Building, the Human Torch encounters a new costumed vigilante! Is the mysterious Shroud a friend or foe? First appearance of the Shroud. Flashback cameos by Medusa and Triton. (Notes: The Sub-Mariner returns to his familiar green trunks (costume) in this issue. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #67 the Amazing Spider-Man. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Mary Jane Watson and Spider-Man vs. Man-Mountain Marko. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 17N CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4672752008

Newsstand Edition. Final issues of the series - "Dark Victory" Part 2 of 2. Script by Peter Gillis. Art by Arvell Jones (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Bruce Patterson. Despite the best efforts of the Israeli prisoners, the Red Skull's plan to create another cosmic cube continues! The sinister skull has gathered Arnim Zola, the Hate Monger (aka Adolf Hitler incognito), and the top A.I.M. scientist to assist in constructing the cube! But unbeknownst to the Red Skull, two things are working against him! First, one of the Shin Bet commandos has escaped and alerted SHIELD! And second, the Hate Monger has his own scheme for controlling the cube! When SHIELD's fighter jets attack the skull's island base, chaos erupts! And the situation deteriorates into every man for himself! Who will end up with the cosmic cube? The Red Skull, the Hate Monger, SHIELD, or no one at all? Flashback cameos by Captain America, Captain Marvel, Drax the Destroyer, Iron Man, Modok, and Thanos to recap the history of the first cosmic cube. Flashback cameos by Toro and the original Human Torch to explain how Hitler became the Hate Monger. (Note: The Red Skull returns in Captain America 261.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) Whitman Variant 12 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Multi-Pack Edition.

Label #4657809009

Whitman Variant. "Death Duel!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Captain America. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and Don Perlin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. The situation has come down to this: Doctor Doom vs. the Red Skull on the surface of the moon...with the freedom of the world at stake! What can Captain America and the Shroud do to help destroy the Hypno-Ray and derail the creation of the Fourth Reich? 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Super-Villain Team-Up Lot of 13

Issues 1, 3, 5-10, 12, 13, 16 of Super-Villain Team-Up (1975); and 1, 2 of Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975). Most will grade in the GD+ to VG range, with #5 grading at PR (Marvel value stamp removed).

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 109 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4558478002

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Super-Youth of Brozz!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; To cheer up timid orphan Fred Merrill, Superboy flies him to the planet Brozz, whose atmosphere gives super-powers to Fred and takes Superboy's away; Fred becomes the costumed Super-Youth, decides to remain there, saves Superboy's life, and sees him safely back to Earth. Batman comic ad. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Super-Dog That Replaced Krypto!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Jax-Ur, General Zod and the Phantom Zone criminals take mental control of the dog Swifty, direct him through a process that gives him super-powers again, and then direct him through an intelligence competition with Krypto; Then they use him to lure Krypto and Superboy into a deathtrap, but Krypto uses a Bizarro ray to create a Bizarro-Swifty who saves them and defeats the evil Swifty. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Doom Patrol comic ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 116 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0227073010

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Smoking is for Squares! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Superboy, King of the Wolf-Pack!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; When executioners from the warlike world of Subaat come looking for refugees under Superboy's protection, he transforms his charges into wolves, pretends to have become a "wolf-lad" due to Indian magic, and keeps up the masquerade until the executioners have left. "The False Superboy of Smallville!", art by Al Plastino; Hector Hooper of Smallville High pretends to be Superboy to impress a beauty named Valerie; But, when his imposture is found out, the real Superboy lends a hand to save Hector from peer condemnation. "The Ordeal of Chief Parker!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; When Superboy appears to drive Chief Parker to the point of resigning by harassing him, another Superboy and Krypto appear to battle the first Superboy; The harassing Superboy suddenly realizes that he is from a parallel universe. Clark Kent's Classmates! article. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.