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GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 4D VF 8.0

First printing. Direct Edition. "Operation: Wingfield!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Hawk, Grunt, and Snake-eyes infiltrate a survivalist military camp suspected of being funded by Cobras. What they find is far more than they bargained for! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 4D FN/VF 7.0

First printing. Direct Edition. "Operation: Wingfield!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Hawk, Grunt, and Snake-eyes infiltrate a survivalist military camp suspected of being funded by Cobras. What they find is far more than they bargained for! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 6D VF+ 8.5

First printing. Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 - "To Fail is to Conquer...To Succeed is to Die!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Artby Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Stalker leads an elite team of Joes consisting of Scarlett, Clutch, Steeler, Grand Slam, and Breaker on a mission into Afghanistan where they get into a three way firefight with Cobra and the Oktober Guard, the Russian counterpart to GI Joe. 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of the Oktober Guard. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 7D VF+ 8.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "Walls of Death!" - Part 2 of 2 - Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC.NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 7D VF 8.0

First printing. Direct Edition. "Walls of Death!" - Part 2 of 2 - Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC.NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 10D FN 6.0

First printing. Direct Edition. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. "A Nice Little Town Like Ours..!" The Joes have their work cut out for them as they investigate an entire town that is a front for a Cobra operation. Featuring the 1st flashbacks of to Snake-eyes' mysterious past and ninja training. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Dr. Venom. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 11D VF+ 8.5

First Printing. Direct Edition. "The Pipeline Ploy!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. More new Joes are introduced: Gung-Ho, Doc, Snow Job, Airborne, and Wild Bill. Plus, who is the mysterious new enemy - Destro and what is the secret of the deadly HISS tanks. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 12N CGC 8.5 SS Hama

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Larry Hama on 06/14/2024. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4459983011

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Kwinn (last seen in G.I. Joe #2) returns! Plus, the 1st appearance of notorious Cobra Officer simply known as ScarFace. Stalker, Gung-Ho, Breaker, and Snake-Eyes head to South America to see what Dr. Venom and the Baroness are cooking up, but not all of them are coming back! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 14D VF+ 8.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 15D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. First printing. "Red-Eye to Miami!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. After escaping the island bunker, can Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom work together long enough to escape South America?. 1st appearance Major Bludd (cameo). 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 15D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. First printing. "Red-Eye to Miami!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. After escaping the island bunker, can Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom work together long enough to escape South America?. 1st appearance Major Bludd (cameo). 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 17REP.2ND CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Second Printing.

Label #22-2D997FD-007

This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 21D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant 1st Printing

1st printing. Direct Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC.

NOTE: This is the classic "Silent Issue" with the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 50 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4523052010

First printing. Direct Edition. "The Battle of Springfield!" - Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. It's all out action, as GI Joe celebrates 50 issues with a no holds barred throw down with Cobra and their new emperor - Serpentor! 48 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zarana. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 70D CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21EE224-020

Direct Edition. In "Fair Trade," two teams of Joes are grounded in Sierra Gordo and have to try to hoof it out of the country with hostile troops looking for them; Destro helps out. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Psyche-Out; Wild Bill; Maverick; Crazylegs; VILLAINS: Destro; Zarana; Dreadnoks; Iron Grenadier. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 73 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1981F70-007

In "Divided We Fall," it's civil war on Cobra Island between Serpentor and Cobra Commander, as the Joes and Destro both move in to join the fun. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Mutt and Junkyard; Wildcard; Skidmark; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneak-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Lift-Ticket; Slipstream; Keel-Haul (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper; Firefly; Tomax; Xamot; Major Bludd; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 99 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1982DFD-024

SEE: The return of the original Cobra Commander! WITNESS: The daring escape of Zartan and his evil cohorts! OBSERVE: As Zarana reveals her plans for the brainwashed Clutch and Rock 'N Roll! And THRILL TO the plight of two teen-aged girls as they stumble across the Joes' secret HQ! Face it, effendi--this one has it all! "Calm Before the Storm!" is written by Larry Hama, with pencils by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 100D CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-197E115-002

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 100th issue! In "Seeds of Empire," the Dreadnoks attack the Pit, helped by two Joes on the inside, and the original Cobra Commander, back in the saddle, invades the town of Millville, with Spirit and Mutt trapped! Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 101 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larr Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21EE224-002

In "The New Guard," Mutt and Spirit hook up with the teens of Millville to try to keep Cobra from taking over the town, while a team of Joes meets the new Oktober Guard and fights beside them against Darklon. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Spirit Iron-Knife; Mutt and Junkyard; Flint; Lady Jaye; Roadblock; Muskrat; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Sioban O'Hara; Oktober Guard--Daina; Dragonsky; Lt. Gorky; Sgt. Misha; VILLAINS: Darklon; Tele-Viper; Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 105D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4627045001

Direct Edition. "Hidden Aces" The story is split into two separate sequences: The Joes and Oktober Guard escaping from Darklon's forces, while Snake-Eyes continues his rescue mission of George Strawhacker (still unaware it's a trap set up by The Jugglers). Characters: Oktober Guard [Lt. Daina; Dragonsky; Sgt. Zubakov; Lt. Gorky]; G.I. Joe [Snake-Eyes; Wild Bill; Roadblock (injured); Hot Seat]; Iron Grenadiers [Darklon; Iron Grenadier troopers; Razorback drivers; D.E.M.O.N. drivers; AGP pilots]; George Strawhacker. Note: Continuing the story started in issue 101 (Joes and Oktober Guard vs Darklon), as well as last issue (Snake-Eyes rescue mission). Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright, Randy Emberlin and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 113 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-197E115-016

As the Joes' war in the desert continues, the Battle Force 2000 team meets its doom trying to stop Cobra in "Previous Agreement." Characters: Battle Force 2000 [Maverick; Knockdown; Avalanche; Blocker; Blaster; Dodger; Dee-Jay]; G.I. Joe forces; Cobra forces. Written by Larry Hama, with art by John Statema and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Stalker dossier. Cover pencils by Andy Kubert. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 142 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4592225025

GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 4 of 4 - "Final Transforamtion!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Jesse Orozcor and William Rosado. In the exciting conclusion, Scarlet vs. Megatron?! Believe it. Plus, with the arrival of the Autobots, the Joes may finally have a chance against Cobra and their powerful new ally. But you know Cobra has one last card to play. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 196 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640412018

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Cover by SL Galant (W) Larry Hama (A) SL Galant THE ROAD TO #200 CONTINUES! As the COBRA connection in the turmoil in Sierra Gordo deepens, G.I. JOE begins to unravel the true nature of the situation... but what do the Blue Ninjas have to do with the insurgent rebels? The plot thickens and the action kicks off in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #196! Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 280B FN McKeown Variant

Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Joseph. Cover by Kieran McKeown. 'Untold Tales' Part 5! Bespectacled, beautiful, brilliant, and bombastic! BEWARE! The Baroness bewitches in the final untold tale from Living Legend Larry Hama, alongside hard-charger and fan-favorite G.I. Joe: ARAH alum, artist Ron Joseph! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero Lot of 10

Issues 66, 67D, 68, 69, 70D, 71-74, 75D of GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG- to FN/VF range.

GI Joe A Real American Hero Lot of 10

Issues 51, 52N, 53D, 54, 55, 56N, 57, 58, 59D, 60 of GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VG/FN range.

GI Joe A Real American Hero Lot of 10

Issues 59D, 60-66, 67D, 68, 69 of GI Joe A Real American Hero Lot of 10. Most will grade in the VG to FN range, with 60 grading at FR/GD.

GI Joe A Real American Hero Lot of 10

Issues 56N, 57, 58, 59D, 60-65 of GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG/FN range, with 58-60 grading at FR/GD.

GI Joe A Real American Hero Lot of 10

Issues 34, 35, 36N, 37, 38, 41-43, 44D, 45 of GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN+ range, with 44 grading at FR.

GI Joe A Real American Hero Lot of 10

Issues 62-66, 67D, 68, 69, 70D, 71 of GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN+ range, with 65 grading at FR.

GI Joe A Real American Hero Lot of 10

Issues 52N, 53N, 54, 55, 56D, 57, 58, 59D, 60, 61 of GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN range.

GI Joe A Real American Hero Lot of 10

Issues 70D, 71-73, 84D, 86, 90-92, 97 of GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VF range.

GI Joe Special Missions (1986) 16 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4631124021

Direct Edition. "Tight Circle!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe. cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. When GI Joe's guard is down, Cobra decides to test out a new weapon 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe Special Missions (1986) 16 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4631124022

Direct Edition. "Tight Circle!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe. cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. When GI Joe's guard is down, Cobra decides to test out a new weapon 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Giant Kokju (2023 Image) 1C CGC 9.8 JSA Whitehead/Dugan

Paper: White

Signed, Sketch and Cut-Out Art by Christopher Whitehead on 6/30/25 on Front and Back Cover; Gerry Dugan Authenticated Autograph. Variant Cover C.

Label #4616044001

Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Scott Koblish. Blank Sketch Cover. The Despicable Deadpool team reunites to give the world the giant monster attack story that movies and TV are too squeamish to show you. This is a tale of woe about a monster with physical needs. It needs a restroom. It needs food, too. And, most unfortunately, it needs…sexual satisfaction. The only thing standing in its way are the men and women of science. We're proudly flying our M rating for violence, mild gore, sexual situations, nudity, dudity, turds, comedy, drama, and, um, some very tasteful swearing. 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4031289019

"Nuklo: The Invader That Time Forgot!" Guest-starring the Golden Age Whizzer. Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins. The Whizzer (aka Robert Frank) invades Avengers Mansion looking for the Chrono-Module. After a brief battle with the Avengers, the Whizzer begins to explain his motives; but suddenly the module breaks open...and Nuklo emerges! The Avengers battle Nuklo throughout New York City; and the Scarlet Witch makes the team's final stand against the runaway nuclear child! During the story Robert Frank reveals that Nuklo is his son, and he also states that Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are his children; however, the Yesterday Quest storyline in Avengers 185-187 will disprove the Whizzer's statement about Wanda and Pietro. The All-Winners Squad (Bucky, Miss America, Original Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Toro, Whizzer) appears in a 5-page flashback. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. This issue includes a one-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the plans for the Giant-Size series. Back up story #1: Reprint of Human Torch 33 from November 1948. Guest-starring Captain America. Back up story #2: Reprint of Tales to Astonish 58 featuring the Wasp. 1st Modern Age appearance of Miss America Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Conan (1974) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4611836009

Final issue. All reprints. Written by Roy Thomas, Michael Moorcock, and James Cawthorn. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Sal Buscema. New cover art by Jack Kirby, John Romita, and Joe Sinnott. A Sword Called Stormbringer!; Conan saves Zephra's life, fights against and later with Elric; Conan fights to save Hyborea and Melnibone from Queen Xiombarg. Bullpen Bulletins; Stan Lee talks about 7-Eleven Slurpee cups. The Incredible Hulk and the Twins of Evil! Hostess Fruit Pies ad, art by John Romita. Ad for the Special Edition Treasury of MGM's Marvelous Wizard of Oz, art by John Romita. Written by Roy Thomas, Michael Moorcock, and James Cawthorn. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Sal Buscema. The Green Empress of Melnibone; Conan and Elric have an un-easy truce while they ride to the sunken city known as Yagala; Once there they have to face Xiombarg, Prince Gaynor the Damned, Kulan-Gath and Terhali. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Gil Kane, Tom Palmer, and Bernie Wrightson. The Blood of the Dragon!; Kalligor desires to marry the Baron's daughter and so he rides to kill the Hydragon and win her hand. FOOM ad. Marvel Freezesicle Molds ad. 68 pages, full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Invaders (1975) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4506252005

"The Coming of the Invaders!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Long before the Avengers, there were the Invaders. Captain America, the world's first super soldier, Prince Namor, the world's first mutant, and the Human Torch, the world's first android, and their sidekicks Bucky and Toro to form the Invaders. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. Their first mission: the Invaders race against the clock to save the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill, from an assassination plot. NOTE: 1st appearance of Master Man. 68 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Invaders (1975) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4627593002

"The Coming of the Invaders!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Long before the Avengers, there were the Invaders. Captain America, the world's first super soldier, Prince Namor, the world's first mutant, and the Human Torch, the world's first android, and their sidekicks Bucky and Toro to form the Invaders. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. Their first mission: the Invaders race against the clock to save the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill, from an assassination plot. NOTE: 1st appearance of Master Man. 68 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Little Marvel AvX (2015) 1D CGC 9.8 Young 1:20 Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4668563024

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Story, Art and Cover by Skottie Young. The toughest, funniest, craziest and most adorable Marvel heroes THROW DOWN. Featuring all your favorites including Cyclops, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Wolverine! They're all there, just shorter! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Giant Size Man-Thing (1974) 3 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4474558024

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Klaus Janson and John Romita (alterations). A special note from Steve Gerber on the reason the promised Howard the Duck back-up is missing. "Krogg!" (reprinted from Amazing Adventures #6), art by Paul Reinman; Dr. Druid investigates the disappearance of several houses, and finds that an alien disguised as a scientist is to blame. "Save Me From The Weed!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #94), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A wealthy man urges his unambitious gardener to go into business for himself, his diligence saves the world when he snips a radioactive telepathic weed while it rests; His employer realizes that everyone has their own part to play. "Humans, Keep Out!" (reprinted from Journey into Mystery #86), script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Humans are distressed to discover that the Venusians believe them to be hostile and have built robots to destroy any expedition that lands; A humble janitor thinks of building identical robots, reasoning that the Venusian's robots will not attack things like themselves, allowing peaceful contact to be made. "Blackmail!" (reprinted from Mystery Tales #11), art by Manny Stallman; A man gets rid of a elderly blackmailer by putting peppermint candies in his drink and telling him it was arsenic and letting fear go to work on the old man's heart. Includes Marvel Value Stamp. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Marvel Lot of 12

Issues 1 of Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975); 1 of Giant Size Doctor Strange (1975); 2, 4, and 5 of Giant-Size Defenders (1974); 1 of Giant Size Hulk (1975 1st Series); 5 of Giant Size Werewolf (1974); 2 and 3 of Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974); 1 and 4 of Giant Size Master of Kung Fu (1974); and 1 of Giant Size Doc Savage (1975). Most will grade in the VG range.

Giant Size Marvel Triple Action (1975) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3704781025

Cover art by John Romita. All reprints: "Never Bug a Giant! (from Avengers #31), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America, The Wasp and Hawkeye leave for South America to help Goliath; Meanwhile, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch realize how badly they like being Avengers and hope their powers return soon; Goliath and Prince Rey escape to Prince Rey's rebel hideout; He explains how the Keeper controls a powerful cobalt flame, capable of destroying the world; Goliath realizes Prince Rey only wants the flame for his own desires and leaves him; Goliath attacks the Keeper and gets captured. "The Verdict is: Death!" (from Daredevil #20), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Owl kidnaps Matt Murdock to be the defense attorney in a mock trial the fowlish fiend has set up for the judge who sent him to prison. "The World Beyond" (from Strange Tales #122), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Weary from his struggles against the forces of the supernatural, Strange falls asleep, carelessly forgetting to cast a protective spell over himself, and becomes a prisoner of the Nightmare World!; Nightmare imprisons Strange, the only one who has ever defeated him, then says he looks forward to other victims; But Strange summons The Gulgol, a creature that never sleeps, and Nightmare begs Strange to stop it. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Power Man (1975) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4550672007

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 4 VG/FN 5.0

3rd appearance of the Punisher in "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Punisher has discovered that an evil mastermind is testing biological weapons on kidnapped Americans somewhere in South America. After recruiting the web-slinger to help him, the Punisher and Spider-Man break into the offices of the shadowy Deterrence Research Corporation in New York City. However during the attack, the wall-crawler is captured and transported to the death camp of Moses Magnum! Can the Punisher rescue the Amazing Spider-Man and the captive civilians before they meet a horrible fate? First appearance of Moses Magnum. (Note: The Punisher appears next in Marvel Preview Magazine 2.) Back up story: "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man and the Master of the Mystic Arts team up to battle Xandu! Reprinted from Doctor Strange 179. (Notes: The story originally appeared in Amazing Spiderman Annual 2, and was later reprinted in Doctor Strange 179. A reprint of the cover of Doctor Strange 179 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Super Heroes Featuring Spider-Man (1974) 1 VF- 7.5

48-page giant. "Man-Wolf At Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Morbius the Living Vampire in stalking Manhattan again! His first target is John Jameson, the Man-Wolf; and his second one ? the Amazing Spider-Man! Once Morbius reattaches the moonstone to John Jameson's neck, the Man-Wolf becomes his to command! Now under the cover of darkness, the deadly duo heads to Empire State University to break into the research laboratory, but the ever-present web-slinger intercepts them along the way! Can Spider-Man defeat these two creatures of the night? This issue includes a 1-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the updated plans for Marvel's various Giant-Size series. This issue also contains a full-page Spider-Man pin-up by John Romita and a 6-page rogues' gallery of famous web-slinger foes drawn by Steve Ditko (reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1). Back up feature: "How Stan and Steve Create(d) Spider-Man!" 3-page story also reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1. (Note: The last panel of the main story indicates that there would be another issue of Giant-Size Super-Heroes; however, a second issue was never published.) Cover price $0.35.

Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 1 FN- 5.5

"Encounter at Land's End!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Following his defeat in Fantastic Four #144, Doctor Doom and the Sub-Mariner duke it out in the Atlantic Ocean. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Darkoth, Shalla Bal, and the Silver Surfer. First reprint story: "In the Darkness Dwells Doom!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Johnny Craig. While running from the police, the Sub-Mariner seeks shelter in the Latverian Embassy. Of course he meets Doctor Doom...who else? Story originally published in Sub-Mariner #20. Second reprint story: "This Man – This Demon!" Story by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas. Pencils by Larry Leiber and Frank Giacoia. Inks by Vince Colletta. Dr. Doom enters into an uneasy alliance with Diablo in order to see Valeria again. Story originally published in Marvel Super-Heroes (1st series) 20. (Notes: The two reprint stories are intertwined with the feature story in this issue. Doctor Doom appears next in Fantastic Four #155. The two-issue Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up series preceded the Super Villain Team-Up series. The first issue of the regular SVTU series was published in August 1975. This issue includes a one-page essay from Roy Thomas explaining the plans for Super-Villain Team-Up.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Thor (1975) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4485498012

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New Gil Kane cover for this all-reprint issue featuring Jack Kirby art. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "If Asgard Falls…" (from Thor Annual #2), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Loki breaks up an Asgardian contest called by Odin by sending the Destroyer to wreak havoc. "When Titans Clash!" (from Journey into Mystery Annual #1), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Thor and Loki come across a pair of storm giants attacking the gateway from Asgard to Olympus; During the ensuing battle, Thor is accidentally transported to the fabled land and finds himself in combat with the mighty Hercules with neither party willing to back down. "When Heimdall Failed!" (from Journey into Mystery #105), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); Story of how an Air Spirit snuck past Heimdall. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4606047019

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3819206001

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.