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Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 10 GD 2.0

Water damage.

"His Name is Blade!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Jacki Abel. Half-human, half-vampire, all attitude! His name is Blade and he's here to destroy Dracula once and for all. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 11 FN- 5.5

"The Voodoo-Man!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Jacki Abel. Cover by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer. Dracula and Quincy Harker find themselves reluctant allies when a gang of bikers attack! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 12 VG- 3.5

"Night of the Screaming House!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Frank Brunner and Tom Palmer. Blade returns! But even with the Daywalker's help, Drake, Harker, and the rest of Dracula's enemies are rocked tot heir core when one of their own falls to the curse of the Lord of Vampires! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue marks the beginning of the regular creative team of Wolfman/Colan/Palmer which continues through the end of the series, with issue 70. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 13 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697725021

"To Kill a Vampire!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. The slayers have finally tracked Dracula back to his layer, but can even this fierce team of vampire hunters destroy the most powerful vampire to ever stalk the earth? Plus, the origin of Blade! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 13 FN 6.0

"To Kill a Vampire!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. The slayers have finally tracked Dracula back to his layer, but can even this fierce team of vampire hunters destroy the most powerful vampire to ever stalk the earth? Plus, the origin of Blade! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 13 FN- 5.5

"To Kill a Vampire!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. The slayers have finally tracked Dracula back to his layer, but can even this fierce team of vampire hunters destroy the most powerful vampire to ever stalk the earth? Plus, the origin of Blade! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 15 FN+ 6.5

"Fear is the Name of the Game!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. In the wake of his last death, Dracula tells looks back on other times in his past when he has faced the cold touch of death only to rise once again to plague mankind. Blade cameo. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 16 FN 6.0

"Return From the Grave!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. The Lord of Vampires will soon learn that he is not the only creature of the night to return from the grave... Plus, who is Doctor Sun ans why will he go on to become one of Dracula's greatest adversaries? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Doctor Sun. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 17 VF- 7.5

"Death Rides the Rails!" "Return From the Grave!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Gil Kane. First, Blade tracks Dracula back to his hidden lair, but the Daywalker will soon learn that no lone slayer is a match for the Lord of Vampires! Then, Dracula descends upon a fast-moving bullet train and gets caught up in the intrigue playing out within. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 17 FN/VF 7.0

"Death Rides the Rails!" "Return From the Grave!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Gil Kane. First, Blade tracks Dracula back to his hidden lair, but the Daywalker will soon learn that no lone slayer is a match for the Lord of Vampires! Then, Dracula descends upon a fast-moving bullet train and gets caught up in the intrigue playing out within. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 18 VF+ 8.5

Tomb of Dracula/Werewolf by Night Crossover: Part 1 of 2 - "Enter: Werewolf by Night!" Guest-starring Jack Russel (Werewolf by Night). Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Cover by Gil Kane. It's the battle for the night as the power of Dracula is pitted against the savage might of the werewolf! Blade cameo. Story continues in Werewolf by Night (1972-1977 1st Series) #15. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #7 (Werewolf by Night). Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 19 VF- 7.5

"Snowbound in Hell!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Blade cameo. Rachel Van Helsing has finally gotten the drop on the Lord of Vampires, but if she slays Dracula, she will surely perish. Marvel Presents a harrowing tale of survival. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #26 (Mephisto by John Buscema). Gil Kane/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 20 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4661885005

"The Coming of Doctor Sun!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Featuring a helicopter chase down the Transylvanian Alps with Dracula as the un-living target! Plus, the unveiling of the new even more diabolical Doctor Sun! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 25-cent cover price begins. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 88 (The Leader by Herb Trimpe). Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 20 VF- 7.5

"The Coming of Doctor Sun!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Featuring a helicopter chase down the Transylvanian Alps with Dracula as the un-living target! Plus, the unveiling of the new even more diabolical Doctor Sun! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 25-cent cover price begins. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 88 (The Leader by Herb Trimpe). Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 21 FN+ 6.5

"Deathknell!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. The diabolical scheme of Doctor Sun revealed! Plus, vampire battle vampire in a sinister duel of the unliving! Brief Blade appearance. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Letters to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #96 (Doctor Octopus by Steve Ditko). Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 22 FN 6.0

"In Death Do We Join!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Behind the Iron Curtain Dracula must face the macabre power of Gorna, Lord of the Living Lightning! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 27 (the Black Widow by John Romita Sr.). Gil Kane/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 24 VF 8.0

"A Night for the Living, a Morning for the Dead!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Blade the Vampire Slayer returns to help a young starlet plagued by undead. Meanwhile, Frank Drake makes a decision that will change his life forever. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 25 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

1st printing - "Night of the Blood Stalker!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Meet private investigator Hannibal King. He specializes in the macabre and the unexplainable. He's the best there is at his job. That may be because Hannibal King also has a macabre secret of his own. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Hannibal King. There is a 1994 replica edition with Stridex Ad on back cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 26 VF+ 8.5

"Where Lurks the Chimera!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. You'll gasp when you see the soul-searing shock ending of this tale of terror! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 80 (the Ghost Rider). Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 30 FN 6.0

"Memories on a Mourning's Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Blade declares war on Dracula! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 23 Sgt. Fury. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 33 FN/VF 7.0

The story of Dracula's first battle with Quincy Harker in "Blood on My Hands!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Gil Kane/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 40 FN/VF 7.0

Dracula's battle against Doctor Sun continues in "Nightmares of a Living Deadman!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Letter to the editor from comics writer Peter Sanderson. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 8 (the Silver Surfer by Jack Kirby). Colan cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 41 FN/VF 7.0

Blade the Vampire Slayer returns in "Re-Birth!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 19 (the Hulk by Herb Trimpe). Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 43 FN 6.0

Brief Blade appearance in "Paul Butterworth--the Night-Stalker!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Letter to the editor from comics writer Peter Sanderson. Marvel Value Stamp series B # 64 (Fantastic Four by Jack Kirby). Berni Wrightson cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 44 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4701837017

Doctor Strange guest stars in "His Name is Doctor Strange." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. The story continues in Doctor Strange 14. Brief Blade appearance; Hannibal King cameo. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series # 80. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 44 FN- 5.5

Doctor Strange guest stars in "His Name is Doctor Strange." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. The story continues in Doctor Strange 14. Brief Blade appearance; Hannibal King cameo. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series # 80. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 45 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4701837018

Blade battles Hannibal King in "Crossfire!" Story introduces Deacon Frost, the vampire who bit Blade's mother. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 92 (Stan Lee). Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 45 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4701837016

Blade battles Hannibal King in "Crossfire!" Story introduces Deacon Frost, the vampire who bit Blade's mother. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 92 (Stan Lee). Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 45 FN 6.0

Blade battles Hannibal King in "Crossfire!" Story introduces Deacon Frost, the vampire who bit Blade's mother. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 92 (Stan Lee). Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 46 FN/VF 7.0

Dracula marries Domini in "Let Us Be Wed in Unholy Matrimony." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Brief Blade appearance. One-page Hostess ad, "Captain America and the Red Skull." Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 47 FN/VF 7.0

Brief Blade appearance in "Birthrite: Death!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 48 FN/VF 7.0

First 30-cent cover price. Brief Blade and Hannibal King appearances in "A Song for Marianne!" 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) 49 FN/VF 7.0

Guest starring Blade, Robin Hood, the Frankenstein monster, D'artagnan, Tom Sawyer, Zorro in "And With the Word There Shall Come Death!" 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) 50 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4701837012

Dracula battles the Silver Surfer in "Where Soars the Silver Surfer!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Brief Blade appearance. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 50 VF 8.0

Dracula battles the Silver Surfer in "Where Soars the Silver Surfer!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Brief Blade appearance. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 51 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4701836016

Dracula battles Blade--and apparently kills him (but we all know better, don't we?) in "The Wildest Party." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Hannibal King appearance. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 53 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4701837020

Blade and Hannibal King guest star in "The Final Glory of Deacon Frost." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Brief Son of Satan appearance. Letter to the editor from comics writer Peter Sanderson. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 53 FN/VF 7.0

Blade and Hannibal King guest star in "The Final Glory of Deacon Frost." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Brief Son of Satan appearance. Letter to the editor from comics writer Peter Sanderson. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 53 FN 6.0

Blade and Hannibal King guest star in "The Final Glory of Deacon Frost." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Brief Son of Satan appearance. Letter to the editor from comics writer Peter Sanderson. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 54 FN 6.0

The birth of the son of Dracula and Domini in "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Blade guest appearance. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.30.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 55 VF- 7.5

"Requiem for a Vampire!" 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) 56 VF 8.0

Harold H. Harold tries to write his novel and ends up coming face-to-face with Dracula in "The Vampire Conspiracy!" 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 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.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 60 FN/VF 7.0

Dracula's son is dead, and the world must face "The Wrath of Dracula!" 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) 61 VF 8.0

35-cent cover price begins. Dracula's wife Domini raises their son from the dead in "Resurrection!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.35.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 63 FN/VF 7.0

Dracula continues battling Janus in "The Road to Hell!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.35.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 64 VF 8.0

Dracula comes face-to-face with Satan in "Life After Undeath." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.35.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 64 VF- 7.5

Dracula comes face-to-face with Satan in "Life After Undeath." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.35.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 65 VF- 7.5

Dracula is no longer a vampire in "Where No Vampire Has Gone Before!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Colan/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.35.